Music Fest Results Released

A staple of the calendar at Central Methodist University, this year’s Music Festival once again brought dozens of high schools and middle schools to Fayette to show off their band and choir talents.

Taking place on March 4, Music Fest consisted of a full day of performances by individuals, small ensembles, bands, and choirs across the campus. Judges rated each of the performances as either Exemplary, Outstanding, or Satisfactory, with Exemplary being the highest possible rating.

Bands receiving Exemplary ratings included Bevier Concert Band, Louisiana High School Concert Band, LSE 7^th Grade Band, Principia 7^th and 8^th Grade Band, Clark Middle School Concert Band, Knob Noster 8^th Grade Band, and Fayette High School Concert Band

Receiving Outstanding ratings in the band category were Brookfield Symphonic Band, Mexico Middle School 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands, Brookfield Middle School Concert Band, Jamestown High School Band, Eldon 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands, Odessa 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands, South Callaway High School Concert Band, South Shelby 7^th/8^th Grade Band, Crest Ridge Middle School Band, South Callaway Middle School Concert Band, Fulton Middle School Band, Fatima Junior High Band, St. Pius X, Tipton Middle School Band, Chester Boren 7^th/8^th Grade Band, and Knob Noster 7^th Grade Band.

North Callaway Concert Band and Prairie Home Wind Ensemble received Satisfactory ratings in the band category.

Choirs earning Exemplary ratings included Hallsville 7^th Grade Choir, Jamestown High School Choir, Brookfield High School Chamber Choir, Mexico 7^th/8^th Grade Choir, Boonville High School, Mexico High School Men’s Choir, Mexico High School Women’s Choir, Eldon Middle School Choir, Odessa Honor Choir, Oak Grove 7^th/8^th Grade Honor Choir, Waynesville High School Chamber Choir, Elsberry High School Choir, Waynesville Middle School Advanced Choir, and South Shelby High School Choir.

Earning Outstanding ratings in the choir category were Westran High School Choir, Hallsville 8^th Grade Choir, Macon Middle School Choir, Brookfield High School Concert Choir, Marceline High School Concert Choir, Brookfield Middle School Select Singers, LSE Middle School Choir, Fatima SAB Choir, Fulton Hornet Pride, Fulton Hornet Singers, Tipton High School Chamber Choir, Tipton Junior High Choir, North Callaway Concert Choir, Southern Boone 7^th and 8^th Grade Choirs, and St. Pius X 7^th/8^th Grade Choir.