Gardner Middle School Music Program Honored with Medals at Great East Music Festival
The Gardner Middle School Band and Chorus got the following honors at the Great East Music Festival held at Six Flags on May 31, 2024. Gold Medal was received by the 5th, 6th, and 7th bands. Gold Medal was received by the 5th and 6th grade chorus. And, the 7th Grade Chorus received a Platinum Medal.
Scoring Criteria: The Show Choir Score Sheet evaluates 5 categories including Tone/Intonation, Technique, Musicianship, Overall Effectiveness, Staging/Choreography. Maximum number of points is 20 in each category for a total maximum of 100. Awards: Bronze – 0-59, Silver – 60-79, Gold – 80-94, Platinum – 95-100. The Jazz Band Score Sheet evaluates 5 categories including Tone/Intonation – 25 points , Technique – 25 points, Musicianship – 25 points, Overall Effectiveness 15 points, Improvisation/Soloists – 10 points. Awards: Bronze – 0-65, Silver – 65-79, Gold – 80-94, Platinum – 95-100.
For more information on the Great East Music Festival scoring rubrics, click here.
GMS Music posted, “Congratulations to all the students who worked so hard to earn these!”