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Buckhannon-Upshur has been represented well over the decades when it comes to WVMEA
Honor Ensembles, pulling in an impressive 16 Honor Finalist titles since 1969. These titles were earned through all divisions
of the B-U Music Department, including the B-U JHS Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Richard Lawson, the
B-UHS Concert, Symphonic, and Freshman Bands, under the direction of Mr. Greg Kennedy, and the B-UHS Concert
Choir under the direction of Mr. James Knorr. The article below tells of the newest ensemble to be added to the Buckhannon-Upshur Wall of Fame, the B-U Jazz Band, under the direction of
Mr. Danny Williams.
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Buckhannon-Upshur High School Jazz Band 2005 
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Buckhannon-Upshur High School Jazz Band
Named
2005
All-State Honor Jazz Ensemble
Buckhannon-Upshur High School’s Jazz Band has been selected as the state Jazz Honor
Band and performed at the West Virginia Music Educator’s Conference. The three-day event, starting Thursday, takes place
this year at Morgantown. Honor groups, including bands, choirs and show choirs, will present their music throughout the conference
in the Creative Arts Center on the Evansdale campus of WVU.
“We were selected from the 15 or so bands
that were adjudicated at three regional festivals on Saturday," said director Danny Williams. "This is quite a privilege.
Since 1969, when Buckhannon sent both the high school and junior high concert bands, we have been chosen 16 times, with junior
high and high school groups, plus the high school choir going two years in a row. I think this is the first time our jazz
band has been selected.”
Congratulations to the Jazz Band!
This is a fine example why our band program is
considered to be "The Pride of Upshur County!"
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