The Monroe High School Orchestra under the direction of Ann Felder earned a Superior (first division) rating in the Class A division at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District Band and Orchestra Festival held at Livonia Churchill High School on Thursday, March 2.   Ensembles present 3 musical selections for a panel of 3 judges and are rated in the areas of Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, and Interpretation. Ensembles do not compete against other schools but instead are graded against a standard of excellence established by MSBOA.   After presenting their prepared selections, the ensembles are then required to perform a piece they have never seen before and are graded by a fourth judge on their sight-reading ability.
 

Having earned a Superior rating at District festival, the MHS Orchestra will be competing in the State festival in the end of April!
 

Congratulations on a job well done Trojans!