Thank you to everyone who participated in the May 25-28, 2023 Anaheim Heritage Festival. WorldStrides would like to personally congratulate each and every school on an excellent weekend of music making.
In case you missed it, catch the recorded Virtual Awards Presentation here:
*Video recording correction: The Director of Mountain Ridge High School Choir is Kelly DeHaan.
And the winners are…
INSTRUMENTAL DIVISION
| Category and Classification | Ensemble and Award |
| Jazz Band Category, 3A Classification | Lake Washington High School Jazz Ensemble – Silver |
| Chamber Orchestra Category, 2A Classification | Brentwood East School Orchestra (Comments Only) |
| Chamber Orchestra Category, 3A Classification | Skyline High School Chamber Orchestra – Gold (Ratings Only) |
| Percussion Ensemble Category, Children’s Classification | Imagine Coolidge Elementary School Drum Corp Squad – Silver (Ratings Only) |
| Mariachi/Other Category, 3A Classification | J. M. Hanks High School Mariachi Los Trovadore – Gold (Ratings Only) |
| Symphonic Band Category, 2A Classification | El Cerrito High School Symphonic Band – Gold |
| Wind Ensemble Category, 3A Classification | Lake Washington High School Wind Ensemble – Silver 3rd South Salem Band – Gold 2nd El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble – Gold 1st |
| String Orchestra Category, 3A Classification | Skyline High School String Orchestra – Silver (Ratings Only) Mercer Island High School Orchestra – Silver 3rd Lake Washington High School Chamber Orchestra – Gold 2nd South Salem Orchestra – Gold 1st |
CHORAL DIVISION
| Category and Classification | Ensemble and Award |
| Lower Voices Category, 2A Classification | Parkland High School Matador Tenor/Bass Choir – Silver |
| Lower Voices Category, 3A Classification | Mountain Ridge High School Men of Note Men’s Choir – Gold |
| Show Choir Category, Children’s Classification | Colorful Universe Youth Musical Theater Group – Gold |
| Show Choir Category, 2A Classification | Sequim High School Show Choir – Silver |
| Vocal Jazz Category, 3A Classification | Mountain Ridge High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Gold |
| Madrigal Choir Category, 3A Classification | J. M. Hanks High School A Cappella Choir – Gold 2nd Mountain Ridge High School Madrigals – Gold 1st |
| Chamber Choir Category, 2A Classification | Sequim High School Vocal Ensemble – Silver |
| Upper Voices Category, 2A Classification | Parkland High School Matador Treble Choir – Silver |
| Upper Voices Category, 3A Classification | J.M. Hanks High School Women’s Chorus – Gold 3rd Mountain Ridge High School Harmony Women’s Choir – Gold 2nd Mountain Ridge High School Legacy Women’s Chorus – Gold 1st |
| Concert Choir Category, Children’s Classification | Imagine Coolidge Elementary School Singing Eagles Choir – Gold (Ratings Only) |
| Concert Choir Category, 1A Classification | Bel Air High School Choraliers – Gold |
| Concert Choir Category, 2A Classification | Brentwood East School Choirs (Comments only) Sequim High School Select Choir – Silver 2nd Parkland High School Matador Mixed Choir – Silver 1st |
| Concert Choir Category, 3A Classification | Lake Washington High School Lyrica – Silver Canyon Crest Academy Choir – Silver 3rd J.M. Hanks High School Troubadour Concert Choir – Gold 2nd South Salem Choir -Gold 1st |
MAESTRO AWARDS
The Maestro Award is awarded to individual singers and musicians for their outstanding talent displayed at this weekend’s festival as recognized by our adjudication panel. This weekend’s Maestro Award winners are:
Hi’ Ilei Robinson with Sequim High School
Clayton Crawford with Mountain Ridge High School
Sterling Lund with Mountain Ridge High School
Addy Vanwagoner with Mountain Ridge High School
Kameryn Grose with Mountain Ridge High School
John Hudson with Lake Washington High School
Anders Ray with Lake Washington High School
Abigail Chavarria with J.M. Hanks High School
Edwin Martinez with J.M. High School
Josufe Lopez with J.M. Hanks High School
And, the alto sax from Amazing Grace with South Salem High School Concert Band
ELITE PERFORMANCE SERIES INVITATIONS
Traditional ensembles scoring a 90+ Gold rating may qualify for one of our elite programs in 2024 to include the Festival of Gold, Festival at Carnegie Hall, and the new Festival at Roy Thomson Hall debuting in Toronto in 2024! Congratulations to the following groups:
Qualifying for a choral auto-acceptance without audition to Festival at Roy Thomson and Festival at Carnegie Hall – 1A, 2A, and 3A Classifications Only:
J.M. Hanks High School Troubadour Concert Choir
J.M. Hanks High School A Cappella Choir
J.M. Hanks High School Women’s Chorus
Mountain Ridge High School Harmony Women’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Legacy Women’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Men of Note Men’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Madrigals
South Salem Choir
Qualifying for invite to Festival of Gold – Jr, 1A, 2A, and 3A Classifications:
El Cerrito High School Symphonic Band
El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble
South Salem Band
South Salem Orchestra
Lake Washington High School Chamber Orchestra
Skyline High School Chamber Orchestra
J.M. Hanks High School Troubadour Concert Choir
J.M. Hanks High School A Cappella Choir
J.M. Hanks High School Women’s Chorus
Mountain Ridge High School Harmony Women’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Legacy Women’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Men of Note Men’s Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Madrigals
South Salem Choir
OVATION AWARD | Chloé Declines from Skyline High School
SPIRIT AWARD | Skyline High School
ADJUDICATOR AWARDS:
El Cerrito High School Symphonic Band
El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble
South Salem Orchestra
Mountain Ridge High School Legacy Choir
Mountain Ridge High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Mountain Ridge High School Madrigals
OUTSTANDING CHORAL AWARD | Mountain Ridge High School Madrigals
OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA AWARD | South Salem High School Orchestra
OUSTANDING BAND AWARD | El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble
CHORAL SWEEPSTAKES AWARD | Mountain Ridge High School
INSTRUMENTAL SWEEPSTAKES AWARD | El Cerrito High School
FESTIVAL OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES AWARD | South Salem High School