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April 22, 2016
The Granbury High School Pirate Band won sweepstakes for the sixth straight
year after receiving Division I superior ratings at the UIL Region 7 concert
and sightreading contest held April 20-21, 2016, at Burleson High School.
The
varsity wind ensemble received the top ratings from all judges for both concert
and sightreading performances. Combined with
the regional marching contest in October 2015, the band won the top prize
with Division I ratings in all three parts of music competition.
For
the concert, the wind ensemble performed “The Melody Shop March” by Karl King
and arranged by Andrew Glover, “Lincolnshire Posy” by Percy Grainger, and “Kingfisher’s
Catch Fire” by John Mackey.
The
junior varsity symphonic band also received superior ratings in both concert
and sightreading. Its stage performance
included “His Honor March” by Henry Fillmore, “As Summer Was Just Beginning” by
Larry Daehn, and “English Folk Song Suite” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
The
students were under the direction of Mark Eastin, who was assisted by Tahlequah
Kirk and James Beeson.
The
wind ensemble next performs at the Peak Music Festival on Thursday, May 5 at
the Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Links to Related Information:
Previous News Articles:
- 2/23/2016: GHS Band Students Shine at Solo and Ensemble Contest
- 2/15/2016: Granbury Bands and Choirs Holding Pre-UIL Concerts
- 2/15/2016: Seven Musicians Perform with All-State Ensembles
- 2/15/2016: Eastin Honored with Band Fraternity Membership
- 1/20/2016: GHS Students Perform with All-Region Orchestra
- 1/11/2016: Boleng, Morgan Make All-State Band
- 12/18/2015: Fine Arts Groups Hold Christmas Concerts
- 12/15/2015: School Board Honors Students, Teacher at Monthly Meeting
- 12/14/2015: GHS Band Members Make All-Region
- 11/30/2015: GISD Fine Arts Groups Set Christmas Concerts
- 11/18/2015: GEF Prize Party Awards $63,000 in School Grants
- 11/17/2015: Percussionists Win Second at International Contest
- 10/10/2015: Drumline Wins Third at Lone Star Classic
- 10/30/2015: Band Names Beau and Sweetheart
- 10/30/2015: GHS Seniors Recognized at Final Home Football Game
- 10/27/2015: Pirate Band Shines at Area Marching Contest
- 10/14/2015: GHS Band Earns Superior Rating at UIL Marching Contest
- 10/13/2015: GHS Band Posts Strong Performances in DeSoto
- 10/5/2015: Band Marches to Finals at Midlothian Contest
- 10/2/2015: GHS Band to Begin Month of Marching Contests
- 9/28/2015: Middle School Bands Perform at Halftime Show
- 9/24/2015: GHS Band Hosting Reindeer Run on November 28
- 8/28/2015: School Spirit High at First Pep Rally
- 7/27/2015: GHS Pirate Band Ready for Summer Camp
