Ascension Music Programs Compete in “Spring in the Park” Music Festival
Amarillo, TX- Ascension Academy’s Advanced Orchestra and High School Choir are home from the Metroplex with four trophies to show off after their performances in the “Spring in the Park” Music Festival in Dallas.
Ascension Orchestra Director Eleonora Lopez and Choir Director Grace Ladehoff took the students to Dallas to compete in the festival, spend a day at Six Flags Over Texas, and attend the Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert.
During the competition, the Orchestra performed the 3rd movement of Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, the Andante Cantabile from the string quartet by Tchaikowsky, and Copland’s Hoe Down at the Metro Center Auditorium in Arlington. They received a trophy for “Superior” ratings from the judges, a trophy for “Best in Classification,” and they were awarded “Grand Champions” for Best Overall Instrumental Group!
The Ascension High School Choir received a trophy for Division I superior ratings from the judges.
Ascension Academy administration, faculty and staff are exceedingly proud of our music programs. The dedication of the choral and orchestra directors is paramount to the success of our talented students!
Ascension Academy offers a private and affordable college preparatory education for sixth - twelfth graders. Ascension is a faith-affirming school, dually accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
