Sidney students shine at annual District Music Contest

Local students from Sidney High School competed at the annual District Music Contest last week with instrumental and vocal performances at the Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff campus.

Group instrumental and vocal ensembles received superior rankings. Division One, or “superior,” is the highest ranking an individual or group can receive at the contest. The concert band earned a Division Two, or an “excellent,” rating overall.

“I thought the band performed very well at the contest,” said band director David Mead. “They are a small group of 21 members, and I am very proud of them.”...