The Band and Select Chorus performed at the Music in the Parks Festival and impressed the judges with our high-quality musicianship and professionalism.
Dr. Piascik and Mrs. Vespignani are very pleased to inform you that we were awarded the "Esprit de Corps" for the sixth year in a row! Here is how the festival describes the award:
The Esprit de Corps is "presented to students from a school who demonstrated proper social behavior as well as musical behavior / encouragement. They possess the qualities of highly successful people who are sensitive to the feelings of others and applaud accomplishments no matter if by one’s own school or another school. Evaluation has taken place from arrival at the festival site to the awards presentation. All schools are eligible for this award, but only one group will have the honor of taking this trophy with them back to their school."
Dr. Piascik and Mrs. Vespignani were also very honored that the staff welcomed us with warm smiles and stated how happy they were to see us and our awesome music department! As Dr. Piascik told the students, "we have a long reputation of honor, respect, professionalism, and musicianship that is inspirational to the world.
These qualities represent who you are as a person and are important for your future success."
Congratulations to the Black River Music Department!