The Columbia High School Band performed in the Minority Band Directors National Association (MBDNA) Concert & Jazz Band Invitational.
The Minority Band Directors National Association (MBDNA) is an organization designed to serve, promote, celebrate and mentor ethnic minority band directors throughout the United States and is dedicated to highlight significant band related events that fosters growth and development within the national band community.
MBDNA fosters a sharing of commons goals and ideals relevant to the minority band director. MBDNA proposes to serve as a source for meaningful dialogue and educational enhancement through workshops, conventions, clinics, guest artists, lectures and performances.
The concert and jazz band event was held in Atlanta, GA on April 3rd through 4th.
Selections included:
Castles In Europe by James Reese Europe/arr. by: Dr. Chandler Wilson
Til Earth & Heaven Sing by: Ayatey Shabazz
An Overture For Our Founders by Mario Warren
Heavenwards by William Owens
I Am Enough Beef'd Up! by Marie Antionette Douglas
Urban Dances by Erik Morales
We are so proud of our band and their director, Mr. Shelman Miller for their outstanding performance!