Carmel Middle School

Yesterday was Music in the Parks, a competition amongst middle schools from all over the state of California, other states have them as well. CMS won first place with a superior rating across the board- concert band, jazz band, orchestra, choir, and chamber choir. They did the same thing last year, we have an amazing program and the kids were so excited. It did feel a bit awkward as parents to watch our school sweep every category (this included best soloist vocal and instrumental and best all around something or other) but I will take a little mild discomfort for an amazing music program ANY day.

Jane had a great group for the day and my friend Kristine Ellison and I were chaperones together, which was really fun. We even managed a picture of a Robert Pattinson look alike. We thought we were so funny.

Brooke via iPhone

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