Tate Bands Shine At District MPA Event
March 12, 2014
Tate High School’s bands performed in the Florida Bandmaster’s Association District Concert Music Performance Assessment this past weekend at Fort Walton Beach High School.
The Concert Band made its debut at the event, earning a split of Excellent and Good ratings. “They carried themselves in a professional manner and performed to the best of their ability,” said Band Director Mike Philley said. “This lays the groundwork for a bright future for this ensemble.”
The Symphonic Band earned an overall Superior rating for the third consecutive year and qualified to participate i n the Florida Bandmaster’s Association State Concert MPA in Tallahassee on April 24.
The Wind Ensemble earned straight Superior ratings for the 28th consecutive year. They also qualified to participate in the FBA State Concert MPA in Tallahassee on April 24th.
“Their performance was one of the best of the weekend and garnered all A’s from judges in every caption,” Philley said of the Wind Ensemble.
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Way to go Tate! Your awesome! The kids & organization work so hard & it shows. Good luck at State… We love the Showband of the South!!!