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The Van Wert High School Symphonic Band will travel to the Ohio Music Education Association\u2019s State Band and Choir Finals this Saturday, April 25, at Findlay High School. This the 10th time in 11 years the band has qualified for the competition.<\/p>\n
To help prepare for the contest, the band will perform this Wednesday, April 22, on the stage of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. The informal concert will feature the band\u2019s three contest pieces, while Brian Stevens of Dublin Jerome High School will act as guest clinician for the performance, and will also rehearse the band following the concert. The public is encouraged to attend the free concert.<\/p>\n
This Saturday, the Symphonic Band will perform at 10:05 a.m. in the Findlay High School auditorium. The band will be performing a challenging Class B program that includes \u201cCenotaph\u201d by Jack Stamp, \u201cThe Witching Hour\u201d by Randall Standridge and \u201cAn American Heritage\u201d by Ryan Nowlin. The Symphonic Band is under the direction of Robert H. Sloan.<\/p>\n
Following its performance, the band will not have to wait long to find out its final rating, which will be posted in the school\u2019s cafeteria shortly after the performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegardless of outcome, it should be noted that making it to State Finals is an outstanding accomplishment,\u201d Sloan said.<\/p>\n For those planning to attend the competition, OMEA regulations prohibit the use of any audio or video recording devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, cameras (still or video), tape recorders or any other recording device. Failure to comply may result in the disqualification of a school.<\/p>\n Following the state contest, the band will prepare for several spring performances, including its Spring Concert, VWHS graduation and the Peony Festival Grand Parade.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/VWHS-Symphonic-Band-4-2015.jpg\")
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