The Bellefontaine High School Music Department continues to be among the best in the state.
The BHS Symphonic Choir earned a Superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Contest at Tipp City High School on Saturday.
The Choir has earned a Superior rating for eight consecutive years.
The Symphonic Choir advanced to State by earning a Superior rating at the District 11 Adjudicated Event at Bellefontaine High School in March.
Bands and choirs are scored by the OMEA rating system. They can receive the scores of I, II, III, IV, or V. A score of I is Superior, II is Excellent, III is Acceptable, IV is Poor, and V is Very Poor. In order to qualify for the state level contest, a band or choir must receive a Superior rating of 1.
The BHS Symphonic Choir is under the direction of Brice Henry.
He said, "We received straight 1s, which means each judge gave us a Superior rating.
"This was the first year of having sight reading at State since Covid, and the kids knocked it out of the park."
Finally, the Bellefontaine High School Orchestra earned a Superior rating at State in February.
Laura Mitchell is the BHS orchestra director.
Photos: The BHS Symphonic Choir performs at State.
The BHS Symphonic Choir celebrates their Superior rating at State.
