Longview High School's Big Green Marching Machine took top honors at the Region 21 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-reading Contest held at Whitehouse High School on April 5 and 6.
The Big Green Marching Machine earned Sweepstakes by receiving a No. 1 division rating in the marching band, concert, and sight-reading contests.
Longview ISD was well represented by bands from Forest Park, Foster, and Judson middle schools, in addition to Longview High. All LISD bands received a first division for their performance in the concert and sight-reading contest with six LISD bands taking home the sweepstakes award.
Mrs. Rhonda Daniel, Longview ISD Director of Bands, expressed her pride in the success of all of the district's music programs.
"The success of all of our programs is shown by the half-dozen bands in Longview ISD who earned sweepstakes awards in recent weeks," said Mrs. Daniel.
The contest included bands from other local school districts such as Arp, Bullard, Cumberland Academy, Chapel Hill, Hallsville, Henderson, Jacksonville, Lindale, Tyler, Troup, Whitehouse, and Winona.
"I believe that hard work from our students and staff is paying off, and it's been a joy to see the success of all of our programs," said Mrs. Daniel.
Congratulations to all the talented musicians who participated in the event!
For more information on the results of the local school districts, visit UILregion21.org