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by Mike Koch

August 26, 2007

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BMS 8th Grade Band Wins Colorado Contest

The Bluffs Middle School 8th Grade Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael A. Koch, won top honors for the second year in a row during the “Music in the Parks” Festival on Saturday, May 10.

The musicians performed at Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colorado. The band was adjudicated by two judges on tone quality, intonation, rhythm, technique, and musicality. They performed two pieces for the judges: “Under The Double Eagle” arranged by Robert Thurston and “Midnight Escape” by Larry Neeck.

The band received a Superior Rating from both of the judges and the First Place trophy for Class A (schools of 750 or less). BMS competed against seven other schools in this classification. The band also received the trophy for Best Overall Junior High/Middle School Concert Band (receiving a score of 97 out of 100 points). The Band competed against 13 other middle school bands for the overall trophy.

Please go to the Pictures page of the Band web site to see pictures from the "Music In The Parks" Festival.

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Last Updated 5/27/08