2020 National Mark of Excellence from the Foundation for Music EducationCongratulations to Seven Lakes High School Symphony Orchestra, and Taylor High School Chamber Orchestra for earning National Marks of Excellence from the Foundation for Music Education! They are so proud of each of these students and their directors for these incredible accolades! The Mark of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country. The top 25% of entrants are recognized as National Winners, with the second 25% named as Commended Winners. All entrants receive a compilation recording of the winning performances. Winners are recognized in regional and/or national publications and at national and regional conventions. It is hoped the adjudicator critiques and the compilation recordings will prove helpful in improving performances and will spread knowledge of quality literature.See all of the results here: www.foundationformus iceducation.org/mark -of-excellence/?fbcl id=IwAR2Q0D82iX *Note: SLHS photo taken Pre-COVID