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Middle School Musicians Shine at Music in the Parks Festival

At the annual Music in the Parks festival at Hersheypark on May 22, 120 EA Middle School musicians delivered award-winning performances, with all six ensembles earning Superior or Excellent ratings.

"Before ever setting foot inside Hersheypark, students performed at three different locations for panels of professional musicians and educators," said Orchestra Director James Finegan, Hon. "Their hard work resulted in an amazing showing, including multiple first-place finishes and special recognition."

Accolades include:

  • Middle School Orchestra: Superior – 1st place
  • Chamber Ensemble: Superior – 1st place, Best Overall Orchestra
  • Cantores: Excellent – 2nd place
  • Middle School Singers: Excellent – 1st place
  • Symphonic Band: Superior – 1st place, Best Overall Concert Band
  • Jazz Band: Excellent – 1st place, Best Overall Jazz Band
  • Outstanding Jazz Soloist: Victor Tsai '30 (saxophone)

Students celebrated their achievements by enjoying Hersheypark after the competition.

"Congratulations to our dedicated and hard-working Middle School musicians!" said Band Director Ryan Dankanich, Hon.