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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.
Forte is supported in part by
Worthington Family Foundation
Marshall Music
MSU Federal Credit Union
Jackson Community Foundation
Mason High School Symphonic Band | Ep. 301
The director of 15 years at Mason High School hopes to maintain the band's top marks.
Ann Arbor Pioneer Symphonic Band | Ep. 307
The Grammy Award winning band proves their musical merits at festival.
Carman-Ainsworth High School Band | 306
For students in Flint, Mich., music is an outlet for those impacted by the water crisis.
Northview High School Jazz Band | 305
A third generation band director quickly prepares students for the State Jazz Festival.
Battle Creek Lakeview High School Wind Ensemble | Ep. 304
There's pressure to excel at state festival, where only top bands are invited to perform.
Grand Haven High School Big Band Jazz | Ep. 303
To prepare for State Jazz festival the top band students meet every weekday at 6:35AM.
Troy High School Symphony Orchestra | Ep. 302
A new director leads the orchestra in hopes of continuing the school's winning tradition.
David Pogue: Stay Tuned for Forte!
David Pogue promotes the next generation of musical talent on Forte!
EXTRA: Festivo | St. John's Symphonic Band
St. John's High School Symphonic Band performs Festivo
EXTRA: Whiplash & Basie Straight | Ann Arbor Huron Jazz Band
Ann Arbor Huron High School Jazz Band Performs "Whiplash" & "Basie Straight Ahead"
EXTRA: Who's Who In Navy Blue | Northwest Wind Ensemble
Jackson Northwest HS Band Performs "Who's Who In Navy Blue" By John Philip Sousa
EXTRA: Summer Never Ends | Jackson High Jazz School Band
Jackson HS Jazz Band Performs "Chilli Pepper Got Your Tongue" and "Summer Never Ends"
EXTRA: Berceuse and Finale | Chelsea HS Symphonic Orchestra
Chelsea HS Symphonic Orchestra Performs "Berceuse and Finale" from the Firebird Suite.
EXTRA: Rough Riders | Manchester High School Band
Manchester High School Band performs "Rough Riders"by Karl King.
EXTRA: March Militaire | East Lansing Symphonic Orchestra
East Lansing High School Symphonic Orchestra Performs "March Militaire" By Saint-Saens
EXTRA: Amparito Roca | Grand Ledge Wind Symphony
Grand Ledge Band Performs "Amparito Roca" By Jamie Texidor
