BHS Musicians and Singers Take Home Awards

Several instrumental and vocal ensembles from Babylon High School were awarded for performances at the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival on April 20 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Babylon's string ensemble, symphonic winds and jazz ensemble each took home gold medals, and the bands "Sweet Adelines" and "The Express" also ranked high with silver medal finishes. 

Matt McLean, Babylon student and "The Express" singer, along with jazz band guitarist Tyler McGarvey, also earned top honors. Both students went home with Maestro Awards, which were given to just a select number of high-ranking individual performers at the festival. Babylon's symphonic winds were also recognized as "Best Overall Band" at the event. 

"I'm so proud of these excellent student musicians," said Angela Turk, Babylon High School's Director of Fine Arts. "They did a wonderful job of showcasing Babylon's fantastic music program to a national audience."