norwin takes first at bands of america eastern - Norwin School District
norwin takes first at bands of america eastern - Norwin School District
norwin takes first at bands of america eastern - Norwin School District
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Dr. William Kerr, <strong>Norwin</strong>’s Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, provided opening remarks <strong>at</strong> S<strong>at</strong>urday’s championship, and<br />
congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ed all the <strong>bands</strong> in <strong>at</strong>tendance for representing ―the best and the brightest <strong>of</strong> our youth and wh<strong>at</strong> is good<br />
about our country.‖ He noted the strong correl<strong>at</strong>ion between the performing arts and high academic achievement.<br />
―The <strong>Norwin</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> is recognized n<strong>at</strong>ionally for supporting and advancing music educ<strong>at</strong>ion and the<br />
performing arts,‖ said Superintendent William Kerr. ―It is an allegiance based on tradition and community pride and a<br />
commitment to academic excellence and music educ<strong>at</strong>ion in our schools. It is pride in our past and faith in our future<br />
th<strong>at</strong> sustains our music educ<strong>at</strong>ion program.‖<br />
This is the second consecutive year <strong>Norwin</strong> has been honored to host this event.<br />
The next stop for <strong>Norwin</strong> High <strong>School</strong> is the Bands <strong>of</strong> America Regional Championship S<strong>at</strong>urday, October 15, 2011<br />
<strong>at</strong> InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. After th<strong>at</strong>, <strong>Norwin</strong> High <strong>School</strong> will compete <strong>at</strong> the Bands <strong>of</strong> America Grand<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana, from November 10 through 12, 2011. This is recognized as the<br />
premier marching band event in the n<strong>at</strong>ion. <strong>Norwin</strong> was named Bands <strong>of</strong> America Grand N<strong>at</strong>ional Champion in 1982.<br />
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