Arts & Entertainment
Hille Band Hits High Notes in Contests
Band Director Steve Nendza has grown the band program to double its size, fostering confidence and skill in its members, who recently took home several top honors.
Members of the Hille Middle School band have plenty to brag about.
Their band has, winning top prizes at three contests within the last month. The group most recently touts Division I ratings from the South Suburban Junior High Conference Band Contest and Illinois Grade School Music Association Band Contest.
Nendza is quick to applaud his talented students, attributing each win to their hard work and dedication to their instruments. But the students seem to think Nendza has more to do with it than he's willing to admit.
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Patch sat down with a few of the band members to talk contests, nerves, and success. Before watching the video, check out some of the feedback from judges:
South Suburban Junior High Conference Band Contest, Division I Rating
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Band plays very musically (how exciting the music is played), great sounds being made, good rhythm, great musicality, group looks great.
VanderCook College of Music Band Fest
An outstanding group. ... excellent performance.
Illinois Grade School Music Association Band Contest, Division I Rating
Great energetic performance, good sounds being made, a very enjoyable performance.
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