Northwestern High School’s concert, jazz, string and percussion musicians went to Williamsburg High School’s festival on May 7 and crushed the competition.

The musicians won first place over all, and first place in:

• High school concert band;

• Jazz ensemble;

• Concert band (superior rating);

• String orchestra;
• Percussion ensemble;

• Outstanding High School Jazz Soloist: Jabari Edwards on steel pan.

There were about 56 student participants from Northwestern in this competition. Anthony Townes is the school’s band director.