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PIMBA CROWNS 2011 CHAMPIONS!
PIMBA is proud to congratulate ALL19 bands that participated in its 2011 Championships under most unusual circumstances. The stadium field was covered with over 3" of snow after a surprise morning snowstorm and was not able to be cleared in time, even with the show pushed back two hours.The event was moved to the parking lot that serves as Norwin's practice field and the show went on in temperatures that never reached 40 degrees. The judges worked from the staff tower. An enthusiastic crowd sat on portable bleachers, lined the road just above the lot, and sat on tarps on the snow-covered hillside. Fortunately the rain stopped after the first few bands but the show ended with the last few bands performing in a thick fog.
Bravo to all for the patience and support displayed under far, far less than ideal circumstances, including amazing efforts by the Norwin Band Aides and Event Chair Vicky McClain, the applause for each band by the large audience, the flexibility of every band director and staff member, and, especially, the courage and perseverance demonstrated by EACH student that endured a long, cold day to perform, giving their very best in the final PIMBA show of the 2011 season.
PIMBA presents its 2011 Medalists:
Class A: 1st Place/Gold Medal - Deer Lakes
2nd Place/Silver Medal - Beaver Area
3rd Place/Bronze Medal - Burgettstown Area
Class AA: 1st Place/Gold Medal - Blackhawk
2nd Place/Silver Medal - East Allegheny
3rd Place/Bronze Medal - Fox Chapel
Class AAA 1st Place/Gold Medal - Trinity
2nd Place/Silver Medal - Mars Area
3rd Place/Bronze Medal - West Allegheny
Class AAAA 1st Place/Gold Medal - Moon Area
2nd Place/Silver Medal - Gateway
3rd Place/Bronze Medal - Penn-Trafford
National Class 1st Place/Gold Medal - Norwin
2nd Place/Silver Medal - Kiski Area
NORWIN BAND IN RUNNING FOR $50,000 GRANT
The Norwin Band Aides, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the Norwin High School Band Program, enter national $50,000 grant competition through the Pepsi Refresh Project. During the month of November, Norwin supporters simply need to click and text their vote each day to help overcome the financial challenge of purchasing uniforms.With the significant recent growth of the Norwin High School Band Program membership, as well as the rising financial constraints of the school district’s resources, the Norwin Band Aides will use the grant to offset the high cost of purchasing new, much-need uniforms.
“During a time when school districts across America are charged with doing more with fewer resources, we look to purchase uniforms without impacting the current academic curriculum,” said Director of Bands Robert Traugh. “The Pepsi Refresh Project is a perfect opportunity to engage our students, parents, school district and community to make a real difference.”
How to Vote Each Day
1. Vote online at http://www.refresheverything.com/refreshnorwinband
2. Vote by texting 109872 to Pepsi (73774) from your mobile device
About the Norwin Band Aides
The Mission of the Norwin Band Aides is to provide financial support to the Norwin High School Band Program. Since 1961, this parent-led community group has worked to ensure band program students continuously receive the highest quality experience through the vigorous promotion of music education.
About the Norwin High School Band Program
Since 1923, the storied Norwin High School Band Program has provided thousands of students with life-changing experiences.
The Norwin Marching Band has won 20 Bands of America Regional Championships, as well as 33 Class Championships since 1979. The Norwin Wind Ensemble has received superior ratings at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association performance assessments the last four consecutive years.
The Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2011 Music Educators National Conference ALL-EAST convention in Baltimore, MD. The Norwin Winter Color Guard was a Winter Guard International World Class Finalist in 2011.
PIMBA GETS SOCIAL
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