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Student musicians from Babylon Junior-Senior High School recently went down to Williamsburg, Va., for the WorldStrides OnStage music competition.
And they represented. Big time.
Babylon’s jazz band, symphonic winds, concert choir, chordettes and senior high orchestra each earned a gold rating, and the concert band earned a silver rating.
The senior high orchestra received the Adjudicator Award for earning an average score of 92 or higher, as well as a trophy for Outstanding Orchestral Group.
Two students, cellist Scott Sgueglia and violinist Jack Bruno, were awarded with the Maestro Award, given to those students “who display extraordinary musical ability and sensitivity,” according to the district.
Senior Lindsey Daily was the sole winner of the Ovation Award throughout the entire festival. She was chosen based on her contribution to the music program, which transcends the making of music, “as she represents the spirit of determination, inspiration and service to others that exists in all musicians of Babylon Junior-Senior High School,” the district announced, along with the other awards, this week.
Lastly, the entire department won the Festival Sweepstakes Award. To qualify, schools must enter one choral group, one instrumental group, and a third group of their choice. The school that accumulates the highest number of points toward a perfect score of 300 determines the winner.
Photo: The Babylon Junior-Senior High School Music Department in Virginia. (courtesy)
