On Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Blanco MS Band went to UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest at Canyon Lake HS. The band was judged for their performance of three songs they had prepared for this contest -- "Postwood March," "The Spacious Firmament on High," and "Voodoo Dance." The judges awarded the BMS Band a Superior (I) rating for their awesome stage performance.
After the concert performance, the band went into the sight-reading room where they had to perform a piece they had never seen or heard before. The judges awarded the band a Superior (I) rating for their sight-reading. As a result, BMS Band was given the highest honor of "Sweepstakes" for receiving a "I" in both performances.
This is the first time in at least 10 years (and possibly in Blanco MS history) that BMS Band has received the Sweepstakes Award! Some of the comments received from the judges were "fantastic effort today!" and "some really good players in this ensemble!" They credited the many things done well and said there were "some nice/solid musical moments."
Upon their return from UIL contest, the band students (and directors) were surprised by many excited parents that prepared a celebration with signage and sweet treats for the band.
AMAZING WORK, BAND!
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| UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest - 2017 |
