The Berne Union Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir earned superior ratings at the recent Ohio Music Education Association District 15 Large Group Adjudicated Events.
The Wind Ensemble performed March 13 at Logan High School, while the Concert Choir performed March 14 at Upper Arlington High School, according to a community announcement.
The Berne Union Wind Ensemble at the March 13, 2026, OMEA event at Logan High School.
Each group performed one required piece, two selected pieces and one sight-reading selection. Both ensembles received a rating of one, the highest possible score on OMEA’s five-point scale. The Wind Ensemble competed in Class A, while the Concert Choir made its first-ever appearance in a Class B performance.
“We could not be more proud of our music department’s accomplishments,” Principal Craig Heath said in the announcement. “Our students continue to demonstrate excellence by performing at a high level, even with the challenges of snow days leading up to the competition.”
The Berne Union Concert Choir at the March 14, 2026, OMEA event at Upper Arlington High School.
OMEA supports student access to comprehensive and high-quality music education. The organization provides educators with proper resources and uses national standards to promote academic achievement in music.
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