Thursday, April 27, 2017

Benton Band Spring Concert and Awards Recognition

The Benton Community Jazz Band, Concert Band, and selected ensembles performed at the Spring Concert on Wednesday evening. In addition to a wonderful evening of music, several awards were presented to students for their involvement in the instrumental music program at Benton.  Letter winners at each grade level were recognized during the concert.  In addition the following awards were presented to deserving members of the senior class:

John Philip Sousa Award                 Brandon Thoennes

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award          Madison Knight

Woody Herman Jazz Award            Grant Gilbaugh

Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award      Kam Korsmo

Congratulations to all of our students participating in the band program and a special thank you to members of the senior class for your contributions these past four years of high school.