CHS concert bands bring home ISSMA gold

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton High School Wind Ensemble traveled to Wheatfield this past Friday to compete in the Indiana State School Music Association’s (ISSMA) annual organizational concert event. Kankakee Valley High School was recently added to the list of schools hosting events like this…

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LaPorte High School Music Department students participate in ISSMA

LAPORTE | Students from the La Porte High School Music Department participated in the Indiana State School Music Association Vocal and Piano Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 2 at Valparaiso High School. Forty five Gold Division medals, eighty Silver Division medals, and four B…

Munster, Lake Central high school bands honored at state competition

Munster and Lake Central high school bands were both honored at Saturday's Indiana State School Music Association finals in Indianapolis, with improved scores over their 2011 rankings.

Munster Wind Ensemble headed to state finals

MUNSTER | Munster High School doubled its pride last weekend as one of only four schools statewide to boast two bands in state qualification performances.  

Middle, High School Music Students Receive Medals at Vocal/Piano Competition

MICHIGAN CITY | The following Michigan City Area Schools students competed at the Indiana State School Music Association's Vocal and Piano Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Valparaiso High School on January 28, 2012.

CPHS Band closes season with Gold Rating

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point High School Royal Regiment closed a successful marching season this year with a gold rating at Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) in South Bend.

Munster High School Wind Ensemble headed to state

Bret Winternheimer directs the Munster High School Wind Ensemble, which is headed to state competition this weekend.

Munster High School Wind Ensemble headed to state tourney

MUNSTER | The Munster High School Wind Ensemble is headed to the Indiana State School Music Association state concert band finals in Indianapolis this weekend, the school has announced.

Despite aging instruments, band marching on at Calumet High

CALUMET TWP. | Despite the school's probationary status and antiquated equipment, it's been a good year for Calumet High School's band.

YOUNG VOICES: Music has set the tone for lifelong learning

Music has been on my mind a lot in the past few weeks: district- and state-level Indiana State School Music Association contests, All-State Honor Band preparation, Valparaiso High School Jazz Ensemble concerts and VHS concert band performances.