Photo Credit: Rosemary Skilling7th & 8th Grade MMEA District 1 Honors Festival Chorus. Bella Dodge (7th), Amara Vincent (8th), Lauren Dodge (8th), Sophia Burns (8th), Max Castonguay (7th)
Photo Credit: Rosemary Skilling7th & 8th Grade MMEA District 1 Honors Festival Band. 1st Row: Emma Howe (7th), Evan Holland (7th), Benjamin Emerson (7th)
2nd Row: Amelia Winkler (8th), Lydia Smith (8th), Carmen Thibault Tardif (8th), Ethan Butler (7th), Colin Crockett (8th)
7th/8th Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA) District 1 Honors Festival: Students audition in the fall for this festival. Only a certain number of students make it into each ensemble. Then, in late winter, for two days, students work with students from several other schools and a guest conductor to perform for their families. This year’s festival was held at Noble High School. Gorham was very proud to have two students receive top scores for their section, Amelia Winkler (Alto Saxophone) andColin Crockett (Trombone).
Photo Credit: Rosemary Skilling6th Grade MMEA District 1 North Honors Festival Band. Chester Schmidt, Elliot Arturo, Maria Muanza, Lyla Hatch
Photo Credit: Rosemary Skilling6th Grade MMEA District 1 North Honors Festival Chorus. First Row: Emily Spagnoli, Cici Vo, Mia Crockett. Second Row: Ada White, Lily Eastman, Lucy Williams, Sophia Santiago, Stella McLean, Améllie Esmiller
6th Grade MMEA District 1 Honors Festival: Students are nominated for this festival by their teachers. Each year, a certain percentage of each school is chosen to participate in this festival. For many students, this is their first experience of playing at a festival. This year’s festival was hosted here at Gorham High School.