Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the first annual STRUT: Guitar Festival Saturday, May 14 at Southwest High School!

The festival was a huge success. Students participated in a full day of workshops, Battle of the Bands and evening concert which featured a 100+ guitar orchestra, Battle of the Bands winners, and more. Mark your calendars for next year's festival which will take place all day on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Special recognition goes to the following category winners from LHUC who won their category in the Battle of the Bands competition and performed in the evening concert. These students will have a recording session on 88.5 KBEM radio along with the other category winners:

7th/8th Grade Solo: Kyra C.W. - Panic! At the Disco

5th-6th Grade Small Group: Sophia S., Sofie U.C., Allison H. - Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley

7th-8th Grade Small Group: Cole P., Misha, Anja - Something’s Got A Hold On Me by Etta James

5th-6th Grade Large Group: Gunnar S., Ben B., Hank G., Cody K. - Stressed Out by Twenty-One Pilots

Best in Show: Cole P., Misha, Anja for their performance of Something’s Got A Hold On Me by Etta James

For more information and to stay connected, check out our website at www.STRUTfest.com