Congratulations to our Seventh and Eighth Grade students for their exceptional performances at this year’s Music in the Parks Adjudicated Festival, held on May 2 at Knott’s Berry Farm. With 88 students performing across four ensembles, Viewpoint’s Middle School musicians earned top honors in every division they entered.

• Jazz Lab – Excellent Rating, 1st Place in Division
• Concert Winds – Excellent Rating, 1st Place in Division
• Vocal Ensemble – Excellent Rating, 1st Place in Division
• Middle School Orchestra – Superior Rating, 1st Place in Division, Top Scoring Orchestra and Instrumental Ensemble at the Festival

This marks the third consecutive year the Middle School Orchestra has received these top honors, solidifying their place as a standout ensemble in the festival.

“This is the fourth year we've participated in Music in the Parks, and it’s inspiring to see the students rise to the occasion year after year,” said Kristin Herkstroeter, Music Department Chair. “They always work harder knowing they’ll be judged by other music educators. They take it seriously and want to represent Viewpoint well.”

Each ensemble prepared for months in advance, using the opportunity not only to rehearse but to refine their technique and collaborate more closely.

“The music program at Viewpoint is thriving,” Herkstroeter added. “Not only do a significant portion of our students participate, they also work hard so that their ensembles perform at a high level.”

Congratulations to all of our young musicians and their directors for another year of excellence and growth. You can see these students perform at our annual Arts Fest event on Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on campus.