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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.
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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.
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.
Northview High School Jazz Band | 305
A third generation band director quickly prepares students for the State Jazz Festival.
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.
