Enjoy the heartwarming stories of Michigan high school band and orchestra programs and experience the thrill of competition as students compete for top honors at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Associations annual festival.
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Ann Arbor Pioneer Symphonic Band | Ep. 307
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The Grammy Award winning band proves their musical merits at festival. (26m 46s)
Carman-Ainsworth High School Band | 306
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For students in Flint, Mich., music is an outlet for those impacted by the water crisis. (26m 46s)
Northview High School Jazz Band | 305
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A third generation band director quickly prepares students for the State Jazz Festival. (26m 46s)
Battle Creek Lakeview High School Wind Ensemble | Ep. 304
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There's pressure to excel at state festival, where only top bands are invited to perform. (26m 46s)
Grand Haven High School Big Band Jazz | Ep. 303
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To prepare for State Jazz festival the top band students meet every weekday at 6:35AM. (26m 46s)
Troy High School Symphony Orchestra | Ep. 302
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A new director leads the orchestra in hopes of continuing the school's winning tradition. (26m 46s)
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Forte is a local public television program presented by WKAR
Forte is supported in part by
Worthington Family Foundation
Marshall Music
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Jackson Community Foundation