Searcy music programs participated in region and state contests this week and earned high achievements in their respective categories.Please see the following group awards for band, choir, and orchestra. We congratulate our music groups and their directors on these esteemed awards!
Band- Region IV Contest Assessment
Directors: Nic Shurtleff, Shane Fudge, and Kevin Beirne
Searcy Wind Ensemble- Superior (1st Division) for performance and sight reading
Searcy Symphonic Band- Excellent (2nd Division) for performance and Superior for sight reading
Searcy 8th Grade Band-Excellent (2nd Division) for performance and Superior for sight reading
Choir- State Choir Contest
SHS Director: Amy Thomas
SHS Tenor-Bass Chorus--Superior Ratings at State Festival and Sweepstakes Award;
Best in Class 6A Medium Male Chorus
SHS Treble Chorus-Superior Ratings at State Festival and Sweepstakes Award, Best in Class 6A large Female Chorus
SHS Chamber Choir-Superior Ratings at State Festival and Sweepstakes Award
Jr. High Director-Daniel Smith
7/8 Treble Choir-Superior at Choral Performance Assessment
7/8 Tenor/Bass Choir-Superior at Choral Performance Assessment
Orchestra-Region IV Concert Assessment
Director: Roshell Cobb
8th Grade Orchestra- Superior Ratings for Performance and Sight Reading
9th Grade Orchestra- Superior Ratings for Performance and Sight Reading; Sweepstakes Award
High School Orchestra- Superior Ratings for Performance and Sight Reading