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BPSD Dominates Festivals of Music Awards

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The Bethel Park Music Department recently competed in the Festivals of Music in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Here are their spectacular results:
  • Symphonic Band: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Class AA Competition)
  • Concert Band: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Class A Competition)
  • Jazz Ensemble: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Class AA Competition)
  • Percussion Ensemble: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Competition)
  • String Orchestra: 1st Place - Excellent Rating (Class A Competition)
  • Chamber Orchestra: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Class AA Competition)
  • Top 21: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Chamber Choir Competition)
  • Top 21: 1st Place - Superior Rating (Jazz Choir Competition)
  • Majorettes: 1st Place - Superior Rating
  • Bethettes: 1 Place - Superior Rating

Bethel Park was also named the William D. Revelli "Best Overall Concert Band" and the Best Overall Orchestra.

Individual honors went to the following student musicians:
  • Henry Gaston: Outstanding Jazz Soloist, Guitar
  • Rebekah Tupper: Outstanding Student Accompanist 
  • Emma Thimmons: Outstanding Vocal Soloist

Bethel Park High School also received the Dr. Tim Lautzenhiser Espirit de Corps Award.

Congratulations to the entire Bethel Park Music Department for your outstanding achievements!