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Williamston High School Band

Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s

Director Lynn Kelsey takes a unique approach: there is no 'first chair, second chair' structure in her band. It's about support and excellence for all. Can it take a group to high marks in state competition? Includes preview performances of "North College All Stars," by Henry Fillmore, "American River Songs," by Pierre La Plant and "Joy Revisited," by Frank Ticheli. Hosted by WKAR's Peter Whorf.

Aired: 10/31/14
Forte is supported in part by
Worthington Family Foundation Marshall Music MSU Federal Credit Union Jackson Community Foundation
Extras
The director of 15 years at Mason High School hopes to maintain the band's top marks.
The Grammy Award winning band proves their musical merits at festival.
For students in Flint, Mich., music is an outlet for those impacted by the water crisis.
A third generation band director quickly prepares students for the State Jazz Festival.
There's pressure to excel at state festival, where only top bands are invited to perform.
To prepare for State Jazz festival the top band students meet every weekday at 6:35AM.
A new director leads the orchestra in hopes of continuing the school's winning tradition.
To perform at the Detroit Jazz Fest students must get a one at the MSBOA jazz festival.
Morrice band students have never been to state festival, so nerves are especially high.
Anchor Bay Jazz Band Performs "Crystal Silence" By Chick Corea