VWHS band concert

The Van Wert High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of instrumental music instructor Robert Sloan, plays one of its state contest selections during a concert held Wednesday evening in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio. The band got a little practice in for state contest, with “judges” also evaluating the band’s performance during the concert. The band also “sight read” a musical number they had not seen before that night. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)