Steinbrenner Band and Chorus recently attended State MPA (Music Performance Assessment) and achieved outstanding results. This is the first time Band has attended States in all of Steinbrenner history. Chorus was represented by the Women’s Festival Choir and received two Excellents and one Superior rating, and Band, represented by Wind Symphony, received straight Excellents. These achievements took a lot of hard work and dedication from both students and Chorus director Mr. Poole and Band director Mr. Allgair.
There was an abundance of commitment from the Steinbrenner music team as there was a lot of work outside of school required in preparation for the State level competitions. The Steinbrenner Women’s Festival choir had to learn a third song before attending States which involved extra devotion on the behalf of all participants.
“There was a lot of stuff we had to do at home and in class in preparation for the competition,” said Senior Davis Dees, who attended States with the Women’s Festival Choir.
Performing wasn’t the only exciting thing about State MPA, as many students enjoyed the performances put on by other schools. Steinbrenner Chorus and Band competed against performing arts schools which are entirely devoted to music, and this gives their significantly high ratings a whole new meaning.
“MPA was really cool, the choirs that we saw there were amazing, and it was such a great experience,” said Dees.
Chorus wasn’t the only group to represent Steinbrenner’s musical talents, as the Steinbrenner Wind Symphony poured their talent and hard work into their first State MPA performance to achieve straight Excellent ratings. They worked with well respected music educators from all over the county to prepare for their competition.
“My favorite part personally was being able to perfect the music and continue working with new music educators and learning their style of teaching,” said Sophomore Rachel David.
State MPA 2017 was a huge success for Women’s Festival Choir and Wind Symphony, and their musical talents are sure to return to the competition next year.
Katelyn Payne // A&E and Copy Editor
