The Bellevue Middle School Symphonic Band, comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, took top honors at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg earlier this month.
The judges unanimously awarded the band a superior rating and first place among 10 other middle school bands from six states. They also received more individual and section awards than any other band in their class. In addition, the Percussion Ensemble won first place and earned six individual outstanding performance awards.
The Jazz Band's superior rating took second place with three individual outstanding performance awards given.
The BMS Band is under the direction of Paul Waters.
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