It has been a busy few weeks. On Saturday, February 21st students from Mankato East Jr. High participated in the 2nd annual South Central Minnesota Band Directors Association regional honor band festival held at Mankato West High School. As the honor band chairperson for the region it was a super busy time for me, but I was able to watch our students combine with the other students and do focused rehearsals and present an outstanding concert! Students from East who participated were Nhi Nguyen, flute; Katie Karkoska, oboe; Ryan Kotthoff, trumpet; Sam Iverson, trombone; and Michael Zellar, tuba. Great job!
This past Monday our department hosted the region Large Group Band Contest. Bands from East, West, Waseca and New Ulm performed on stage and then received a clinic on their performance in the band room. It was great to see a few junior high students there listening. Congratulations to the East Cougar and Concert Bands on their outstanding performances! The word this time is outstanding.
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