In the words of one of the other directors, “Stout is the talk of the town!” Our students were as well behaved as they were excellent on the stage. I received comments from security about their good behavior and comments from judges and directors about their playing. Wonderful.

Ratings……..

All our ensembles received division II ratings, or “Excellent.” Strings and 7th grade band got division II ratings from everyone. One judge awarded the 8th grade band a division I rating or Superior. The 8th grade band also received a III “good” in their sight-reading.

Here are the two pictures I have from the festival.

Stout Strings, at Dearborn Festival unnamed8th grade Band, Dearborn Festival