Earlier this month, the Mathews High School Music Department performed in Newport News at their spring competition. The String Orchestra finished first in their class with an Excellent rating and was the Overall Best Orchestra on the day. The Blue Devil Band placed fourth in their class with a Superior Rating. You can hear more from the Mathews Music Department at the Mathews May Faire festival on May 3 and at the MHS Spring Concert on May 15. Performers include, from left, Faye Null, Abby Henry, Jael Williams, Layla Behnam, Bella Hockenberry, Jordan Sadeg, Charlotte Bailey, Gavin Williams, Corey Zheng, Felicity Hartlove, Lucas Richmond, Nichol Boyd, Hannah Stillwaggon, Jayden Boyd, Toby Eskins, Cate Christopher, Jameson Segalini, Bryce Larson, Ivar Golden, Adam Dustin, Hunter Owens, Annabelle Miller, Logan Macias, Ethan White, Hayden Owens, Vic DeForge, Falon Cook and Evelyn Welsh.
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