ORMS Jazz and Festival Bands Honored

  • Posted May 20, 2024
A group photo of the Oyster River Middle School student who performed on stage at the 2024 Music in the Parks

Updated 05/23/2024: View the full press release here.

Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) students achieved resounding success at the Music in the Parks festival in Hershey, PA, on May 18, 2024. 

The ORMS Festival Band and Jazz Band both placed first in their school size division for middle school jazz ensemble and middle school concert band. They also each earned overall middle school jazz ensemble and overall middle school concert band. 

In addition to partaking in the event, students spent two days visiting Gettysburg, performing for judges, and having fun at Hershey Park. 

Music Teacher Sarah Kuhn said, "Music Teacher Jacob Boulay and I are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and commitment. Their passion for music has truly shone through, and it's an honor to see them recognized for their remarkable performances." 

ORMS's exceptional showing at the Music in the Parks festival underscores the school's and District’s commitment to excellence in music education and serves as a shining example of Oyster River students' talent.

A group photo of all the students wearing pink t-shirts in front of the Dauphin High School in Pensylvannia

Students traveled to Hershey, PA, to perform at Music in the Parks.

A photo of the students during a rehearsal on stage during Music in the Parks.

The ORMS Jazz Band and Festival Band secured first place in their respective divisions.