THE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band participated April 9-12 in the WorldStrides Heritage Seattle Music Festival, where both musical groups claimed awards. Prairie’s Jazz Band won first place and the Best Overall Band Award. The band received the highest overall score of the festival. The Prairie High School Wind Ensemble earned second place with a Gold Rating and was invited to participate in a National Invitational Gold Rating Competition in Chicago, Los Angeles or Orlando. The combined scores of both groups earned Prairie the Sweepstakes Best Overall Program award. PHS bands are directed by PHS band and choir director, Rudy Guidry.
THE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band participated April 9-12 in the WorldStrides Heritage Seattle Music Festival, where both musical groups claimed awards. Prairie’s Jazz Band won first place and the Best Overall Band Award. The band received the highest overall score of the festival. The Prairie High School Wind Ensemble earned second place with a Gold Rating and was invited to participate in a National Invitational Gold Rating Competition in Chicago, Los Angeles or Orlando. The combined scores of both groups earned Prairie the Sweepstakes Best Overall Program award. PHS bands are directed by PHS band and choir director, Rudy Guidry.
Photo courtesy of Battle Ground Public Schools
