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Logan Junior High Musicians receives high ranks in organizational contest

The contest at Logan Junior High featured over 60 performances

By Kim Shute

Logan Junior High 7th and 8th grade band performed at the recent Illinois Grade School Music Association organizational contest, earning highest rankings in the contest. (submitted photo)

Logan Junior High Music Department recently participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Organizational Contest, bringing home Division 1 ratings.

The contest, held at Logan Junior High, featured over 60 solos and small group performances according to Band Director Steven Olson.

The Princeton 7th/8th Band and 7th/8th Choir both earned Division 1 ratings on their group performances, the highest category.

Students were awarded medals for their performances.

Levi Boggs plays a saxophone solo, accompanied by Christina Batchelor accompanying on piano.

Levi Boggs plays a saxophone solo, accompanied by Christina Batchelor accompanying on piano. (Photo Provided by Logan Junior High)

Philip Whited and Jack Heaton playing a snare drum duet for Solo and Ensemble. (submitted photo)