Teaching and Learning Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, May 14, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the Gaither High School Winners for the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational Concert Band and Orchestra Invitational  (Office of Teaching and Learning)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Grand National Adjudicators Invitational, held in Atlanta Symphony Hall, is the most prestigious Concert Band and Orchestra Festival presented in America today. Participating groups represent some of our nation’s most outstanding performance ensembles. The Grand National Adjudicators Invitational is open to any instrumental group that has received a superior performance rating each year in district, regional, or state festival for the past three consecutive years. The 2019 Invitational took place in Atlanta, Georgia on April 26-27, 2019. The Gaither Concert and Chamber Orchestra and their Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble each received superior ratings, and the Wind Ensemble was named Grand Champion for the entire festival.  We would like to recognize the following winners: Luis Alvarez, Band Director Kristy Dell, Band Director Andrea Szarowicz, Orchestra Director Outstanding Soloist-Isabella Caffee, Grade 12, Violin Outstanding Soloist-Xavier Castro, Grade 12, Soprano Saxophone Outstanding Soloist-Katy Pendleton, Grade 12, Oboe
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Ted Hope, Ed.S., Supervisor of Music Education 6-12

Leslie S. Granich		Deborah Cook
Instructional Leadership Director, Secondary Education (813) 272-4451		Chief Academic Officer (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20190514_924 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section A Item# 12