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HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY CHORUS AND BELL ENSEMBLE WIN
NATIONAL COMPETITION
December 13, 2001
The Virginia A. Boone Highland Oaks Elementary School chorus
and bell ensemble won the Choral Grand Champion trophy at
the Music USA Festival on December 7th at Universal Studios
in Orlando. The group received the highest score of all
choral groups from elementary to high school.
The musicians, composed of third to fifth grade students,
also received first place in the elementary school category.
Three soloists, Molli Jackson, Sabrina Abitan and Ethan
Addicott, received trophies for their outstanding solo
performances.
For more information, contact the school's principal, Dr.
Kim Rubin, at 305-931-1770.