The Chagrin Falls High School Orchestra brought home the highest honor possible at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) High School State Orchestra Contest on February 21 earning a Superior (I) rating, the top score on the adjudication scale.
The ensemble traveled to Avon High School where they performed before a panel of four judges. Three evaluated the orchestra's prepared concert program, while a fourth assessed their sight-reading performance, a piece the students had never seen before walking into the room.
Across both portions of the contest, the judges agreed the Chagrin Falls High School Orchestra performed at the highest level, earning Superior marks that reflect months of dedicated preparation, disciplined rehearsals, and outstanding musicianship.
A Superior (I) rating is the pinnacle of achievement at OMEA Large Group contests and recognizes ensembles that demonstrate exceptional technical skill, musical expression, and overall performance quality.
Congratulations to the students, their director, and the entire Chagrin Falls music community on this outstanding accomplishment. The Superior rating is a testament to the hard work and talent of every musician in the ensemble.