BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Jefferson Forest High School students recently traded Lynchburg for the bright lights of New York City.
The Jefferson Forest Wind Symphony was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall on April 2 as part of the New York Invitational Music Festival.
The Jefferson Forest Wind Symphony performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Invitational Music Festival. (Credit: Leigh Berkley via Chime In)
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The group earned a score of 94.5 points, receiving a gold award, the highest honor of the competition.
After nearly three months of intense practice, the group said the once-in-a-lifetime trip was unforgettable.