COUNTY LIFE
Bowie bands have successful week; 4th year for sweepstakes
The Bowie Independent School District band program had successful competitions this week as the high school band earned sweepstakes for the fourth year in a row.
High school and the junior high bands traveled to Argyle for Region 2 University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading contests.
The high school and junior high white bands competed on Tuesday. BHS Director German Torres said the band earned straight division one ratings (superior) from all six judges. This was their fourth consecutive year to win sweepstakes, which encompasses the band’s division one rating from fall marching contest plus concert and sight reading.
The BJH White band, directed by Robert Frick received an excellent division on stage for concert and a superior in sight reading. The BJH maroon band earned a division one in both.
The directors said they were super proud of all the kids for all their hard work and musicianship they have put into their performances this year.
Visit noradsanta.org to track Santa as he heads out on his worldwide trek tomorrow night. The site has games and other fun activities for the entire family before the kids head off to bed and sleep before the Big Guy arrives in Texas.
Enjoy a fish fry and live music concert on Jan. 4 all to support the 4-H and FFA youth of Montague County as they compete in the annual youth fair.
The annual Bowie fish fry for the Bowie buyers group will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Cost is $10 per plate. There will be a live auction at 7 p.m.
The evening’s concert will feature Dax Davis. Live music begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Davis concert at 9:30 p.m. Cost for the concert is $25 per ticket and $20 for a student, or $300 for a reserved table for eight.
Tickets are available at Fashion Floors, 202 N. Smythe or call 872-2468.
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