The PMHS Music Department completed a very successful year!  The Music Department is comprised of 11 ensembles, these ensembles received a combined 13 gold ratings at ISSMA Jazz Contest, ISSMA Concert Band Contest, and the Ball State University Jazz Festival.  The Music Department also had 267 students participate in ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest of which 156 kids advanced to ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest receiving a combined 48 gold ratings.  Congratulations to all of the students and to the music teachers, Melissa Walsh, Choir Director, Dr. Steve Dawson, Orchestra Director, and Ken Belt, Band Director.

Congratulations to PMHS Choir Director Melissa Walsh and her students for receiving the ISSMA All-Choir Award.  The PMHS Choir Department was one of twenty-five choirs from around the state to receive this honor.  Choirs receiving gold ratings at ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest, ISSMA Jazz Festival, and ISSMA Large Group Contest receive this honor.  Congratulations to Ms. Walsh and her students!

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