For Immediate Release:  April 5, 2011

 

Bayside HS Band Sweeps Awards in MA

VIERA–The Bayside High School Band (BHS), under the direction of Kenna Veronee, recently returned from a trip to Boston, MA.  While there, they participated in the Heritage Festival for music groups such as orchestras, choruses, symphony bands, and jazz bands.  The students performed admirably, resulting in a sweep of the awards in their category.  They earned the following awards:

• Outstanding Band trophy

• Adjudicators Award trophy

• Ranking of 1^st  within the AAA Band category

• Rating of Gold (the highest) and an invitation to the Gold Festival, which will be held next year in Los Angeles, CA or Chicago, IL

• Brady Boardman, a BHS band student, won an individual award for outstanding student

According to BHS Principal, Robin Novelli, “The students represented Brevard Public Schools, Bayside High School, and their band director, Kenna Veronee, with integrity and sophistication.” 

The students were in Boston for four days and were able to see Harvard, M.I.T., the Science Center, the Aquarium, Blue Man Group, The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Salem, and much more.  It was definitely a trip of a lifetime for all and will not soon be forgotten.