Saturday, February 23, 2013

27th Annual Midwest Music Festival

The South High School Wind Symphony, directed by Mr. Hensel, and the South High School Wind Ensemble, directed by Mr. Roselieb, both performed in Group I today at the Midwest Music Festival at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center.  The panel of adjudicators was Dr. Robert Spradling, Western Michigan University; Dr. Joseph Hermann, Tennessee Technological University, and Dr. Robert Rumbelow, University of Illinois.  Wind Symphony performed Washington Post by Sousa and Scootin' on Hardrock by David Holsinger.  Wind Ensemble performed Commando March by Samuel Barber and Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar, arranged by Earl Slocum.




Performing in the auditorium and in the Group I category, Wind Symphony earned a Division II rating from the panel of adjudicators.  Wind Ensemble, also performing in Group I in the auditorium, earned a Division I rating from the panel of adjudicators.

Congratulations to the students musicians and their conductors for their ongoing preparation, and, the sonic success exhibited today at the Midwest Music Festival.

Enjoy this highlight reel from the performances of both ensembles today.