Symphonic Band Participates in District Music Performance Assessment 

The District Music Performance Assessment (MPA) is analogous to the largest championship performance for a Saint Andrew's Performing Arts Student (like BAND SUPERBOWL!) For our students to have access to opportunities such as All-State, Solo & Ensemble, and All-County throughout the year, participation at this District event is a requirement.

The purpose of MPA participation is “to provide opportunities for students and directors to perform in an environment that provides critical evaluation of its performance by noted experts in the field of Band Performance, provide a performance opportunity that will serve as a motivational goal for students, provide a goal which is so compelling that the preparation for attaining that goal becomes the vehicle for continued growth and to demonstrate students' abilities to apply musical fundamentals and concepts in an ensemble performance setting.” 

Saint Andrew’s Symphonic Band earned an overall Excellent Rating and a Superior Rating for Student Conductor, Brandon Ress ’26. We are very proud of the Symphonic Band’s preparation and performance! Go Scots!