The Bellefontaine Middle School Band hosted its spring concert and awards ceremony Tuesday night in the BHS Auditorium.
6th, 7th, and 8th-grade band students performed under the direction of Heather Rivon and Ken Hoffman.
Each student was recognized for their hard work learning music this school year, plus some additional awards.
There were two special awards given to 8th graders:
The 110% Award is given to a student who is always giving an exceptional amount of effort, has a positive attitude, is putting in lots of practice time, and leads by example in the band.
Zacarah Evans received this year’s 110% Award.
The Director’s Award is given to a student who has impressive musical talent, tons of potential, and a commitment to being the best musician and leader that they can be.
Leo Reser-Stanford received this year’s Director’s Award.
Evans and Reser-Stanford received custom plaques and will have their names displayed on the classroom plaques for years to come.
Additionally, there were certificates given for participating in Solo & Ensemble, Most Improved Awards, and Outstanding Musician Awards.
8th Grade Band:
Solo & Ensemble: Jeanette Goff, Samantha Bricker, Ray Caraballo Feliciano, Elsie Welch, Jessica Grumbling, William Campbell, Scarlette Micocci, and Zacarah Evans
Most Improved: Jeanette Goff, Rylee Warner, Scarlette Micocci, Ben Sechrest, and Jessica Grumbling
Outstanding Musician: Alexis Hogan, Owen Peak, William Campbell, Jazmin Nelson, and Ray Caraballo Feliciano
7th Grade Band:
Solo & Ensemble: Desmond Howard, Xavier Jones, Anthony Carter, Myra Varner, and Camden Vollrath
Most Improved: Keira Hudson, London Frank, Xavier Jones, Malek Alhaj, and Eivhan Echipare
Outstanding Musician: Hazel Rutan, Owen Smith, Camden Vollrath, Elisa Millis, and Desmond Howard
6th Grade Band:
Most Improved: Charlotte O’Chocke, Lariah Valencia, Ariel Welch, Parker Cook, and Gunnar Stratton
Outstanding Musician: Ellie Wilson, Nolan Parmer, Isaac Erickson, Aaron Hughes, Noah Goble, and Kyler Vollrath
You can watch the spring concert and awards ceremony at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbxbTtHZgXA&t=2579s
The BMS Band will have one more performance this year at the Fine Arts Festival on May 13th.
