On March 17, the Hanford West Jazz Bands did very well at the CMEA Jazz Festival. The 'B" Band received an Excellent rating from the 3 judges and the "A" Band received a Superior rating. The "A" band has received a Superior Rating for the past 11 years at the CMEA Jazz Festival.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
HW Band program continues winning tradition
The Hanford West Jazz Bands traveled to San Luis Obispo February 25 to compete in the Central Coast Jazz Festival at Cuesta College. The Jazz Festival brings in bands from all over California. This year, the members of the HW Jazz Band "B" were awarded 3rd place in the Novice class and the Jazz Band "A" took First place in the Intermediate class.
On March 9, the Hanford West Symphonic Band participated in the California Association for Music Education's Ratings Festival in Kingsburg. The band performed before 3 adjudicators and were awarded a Unanimous Superior Rating, which is the highest rating given. In addition, the band also received a Superior Rating in the Sight Reading portion of the festival. This is the 10th year in a row that the Hanford West Symphonic Band has received a Superior Rating at the CMEA Festival.
On March 17, the Hanford West Jazz Bands did very well at the CMEA Jazz Festival. The 'B" Band received an Excellent rating from the 3 judges and the "A" Band received a Superior rating. The "A" band has received a Superior Rating for the past 11 years at the CMEA Jazz Festival.
On March 17, the Hanford West Jazz Bands did very well at the CMEA Jazz Festival. The 'B" Band received an Excellent rating from the 3 judges and the "A" Band received a Superior rating. The "A" band has received a Superior Rating for the past 11 years at the CMEA Jazz Festival.
