The San Diego Music Trip marked the first time that the entire music department, including the bands and the choirs, traveled to San Diego, California and competed in the Heritage Festival from March 25-30, 2015. It was a terrific experience, full of wonderful memories for the 141 participants and chaperones.
All participating groups received Gold Awards at the festival and because of that, the entire music department was awarded the Festival Sweepstakes Trophy. The Handbell Choir received the highest score of all of the groups at the Festival with 298 out of 300. The Varsity Ensemble won the Outstanding Choir Trophy while both the Varsity Ensemble and the St. Mary’s Handbell Choir won Adjudicator Trophies for their performances. Three students, Ryoya Wakamatsu, Andy Kim, and Do-Kyoung Heo were recognized for their outstanding solos and received Maestro Awards. Edward Sweeney was given the Ovation Award which recognizes a performer for excellence in musical achievement and contribution to the community service. 
It was an amazing recognition for the outstanding work of St. Mary's High School musicians!! A big thank you to chaperones Ms. Alexandra, Mr. Stovall, Ms. Bassett, Mr. Bowring, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Carr, Ms. Nagakura, Ms. Swain, Ms. Ramage. Congratulations to directors Ms. Reynolds, Mrs. and Mr. Stenson.
Heritage Festival Results:
St. Mary's Concert Band---Gold Award
St. Mary's Jazz Band--Gold Award
St. Mary's Handbell Choir--Gold Award
St. Mary's ISC Mixed Choir--Gold Award
St. Mary's Men's Choir--Gold Award
St. Mary's Varsity Ensemble--Gold Award
International Show Choir--Gold Award.
Entire Music Department—FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY
Choirs—CHORAL SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY
Varsity Ensemble—OUTSTANDING CHOIR TROPHY
Varsity Ensemble—ADJUDICATOR TROPHY
St. Mary’s Handbell Choir—ADJUDICATOR TROPHY
Ryoya Wakamatsu—MAESTRO AWARD
Andy Kim—MAESTRO AWARD
Do-Kyoung Heo—MAESTRO AWARD
Edward Sweeney—OVATION AWARD
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