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The Athens Drive High School Band Percussion Ensemble and its director John Antonelli have been selected to perform for the National Percussion Ensemble Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana next March.
"Our percussion ensemble is one of 12 across the nation to be selected for performance," said Dr. Jerry Markoch, Athens High Drive band director. "I believe we are the first Wake County ensemble to be invited to participate in a Music for All/Bands of America National Festival."
This is one of the most prestigious festivals in the nation, and is a significant honor for Athens Drive students and staff.
At the festival, the students will participate in:
- A 40 minute concert to be performed for a panel of the nation's most respected percussion educators as well as for percussion students from other participating schools
- A clinic immediately following the performance with one of the evaluators
- Student master classes
- Full participation in all of the "Music for All National Festival" events such as the Opening Session, Gala Awards Banquet, and Honor Band of America Concert.
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