The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned three superior ratings on stage and three superior ratings in sightreading on Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The group performed “Egyptian Legacy” by Soon Hee Newbold and “Hungarian Dance No. 5” by Brahms.

These two pieces will be showcased at the Orchestras in Review concert on Tuesday, March 2.

Director Paula Cochran would like to thank all of the students and directors for their hard work today. “It takes a village!” she said.

A special thank you also goes to Katie Rolf, Cassidy Broome, Trent Davis, Dan Larson and Dr. John Clinton.

The Orchestras in Review concert on March 2 will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Admission is free. This concert will feature fifth through 12th grade orchestra students.