We'd like to congratulate our music department on a spectacular trip to Boston, Massachusetts this past weekend! Somerville competed against six other schools from Arizona, West Virginia, Maine, New York, and New Jersey.
Students in Concert Choir earned a GOLD performance rating for their performance. Additionally, students in Chamber Choir earned a GOLD performance rating! Due to receiving gold ratings for both ensembles, the choral program received an invitation to perform at the distinguished "Festival of Gold" taking place next year at Carnegie Hall in New York City!
On the Instrumental side, Ville Bands swept the competition receiving 1st place in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Marching Band. The entire band program received the Instrumental Sweepstakes awards for their gold ratings. The Ville Big Band received the Best Instrumental Ensemble for having the highest score at the entire festival.
Two students from Somerville were recipients of specialized awards during the festival. Carlos Kalbach received the Maestro Award, given to students who display exceptional musicianship and creativity during their performance. Carlos will join 5 other musicians from the festival in participating in the Honor Performance Series, a national honor band that will perform at Carnegie Hall in 2027. One of Somervile's own also received the Ovation Award, only given to one single student at the entire festival. This award is presented to a student who represents the spirit of determination, inspiration, and service to others that transcends the making of music and was presented to Izabel Gomez. Congratulations to both Carlos Kalbach and Izabel Gomez for receiving these honors!
Join us in celebrating all members of our music department for a job well done. GO 'VILLE!