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Sperry Band of Pirates Again Sets New Record for District Achievements

January 29, 2024

Sperry Band, under the direction of Ms. Makayla West, has made something of a habit of breaking their own records for achievement. Most recently, 35 Sperry band students from 7^th grade through 12^th grade traveled to Wagoner on January 25^th to audition for membership in the MEOBDA All-Region Honor Band. To be selected, students must audition and compete against 34 other schools ranging in size from Class B to 5A. The Band of Pirates had a great showing in the competition, with 27 students qualifying for a chair or as an alternate. Sperry Band’s previous record for this honor was to have 25 students qualify for a chair or alternate spot. This year, 14 students from 10^th through 12^th grade,  seven students from 8^th and 9^th grades, and six students from 7^th grade earned a seat or as an alternate in the ensembles. Furthermore, four students outscored all others in their instrument/age group and earned a 1st chair top spot. The 27 Sperry MEOBDA All-Region Honor Band students will travel to Oolagah to prepare and perform with other selected students early in February.