Bands and choirs from Birmingham City Schools impressed the judges at recent state assessments.
Out of 17 music groups competing in the State Music Performance Assessment, State Choral Performance Assessment, and the State Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment, 15 received a superior rating, with the remaining two groups received an excellent rating.
Bands:
Superior
W.J. Christian K8
A.H. Parker High School
Ramsay IB
Woodlawn High School
Huffman High School
Carver High School
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
Jones Valley Middle School
Phillips Academy
Wilkerson Middle School
Washington K8 School
Excellent
Green Acres Middle School
South Hampton K8
State Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment (less than 17 members):
Superior (without sight-reading)
Jackson-Olin High School
A.H. Parker High School
State Choral Performance Assessment for choirs that have 17 or more members.
Superior Rating with sight-reading
Carver High School Concert Choir
Ramsay IB Concert Choir
"Kudos to the teachers and music scholars for their outstanding achievements. We are so proud of our music scholars and teachers," said Dr. Deborah Mayes, Coordinator of Arts Education for Birmingham City Schools.
The State Orchestra Music Performance Assessment will be held in April.