Eagle Band earns 22nd straight UIL Sweepstakes

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Annual fundraising gala set for April 21 at Canton Performing Arts Center

The Mighty Eagle Band recently performed at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation and both the Concert Band and Symphonic Winds received straight first divisions. 

This means that it is the 22nd consecutive year that the program has been awarded the UIL Sweepstakes plaque, a feat not accomplished by very many band programs in the state of Texas, according to BanMike Bartley, Canton director of bands and fine arts coordinator.

 Likewise, the Canton Junior High band performed at their UIL evaluation last week and also received straight first divisions. 

All groups are now preparing for the Band Gala set for April 21 in the Canton Performing Arts Center. The community is invited to attend, Bartley said.  

“The students will be selling tickets for $5 and the evening will feature great music, a silent auction, raffles, and guest artist Tom Mensch on the trombone,” Bartley said.

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