Henderson MS Band Wins Trophies at Busch Gardens

2026-08-07 6:50 AM

Eighth grade students in the band and choir at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School recently had a successful trip to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, where they competed in the Music in the Parks festival. The band received a first place trophy with an excellent rating and the choir received a first place trophy with a superior rating. Blaine Morse and Juliana Melton both received outstanding soloist awards.

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