April 23, 2008

Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava

Arapahoe High School

303-347-6031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Arapahoe Winter Percussion Ensemble Named State Champion

Centennial, Colorado—The Arapahoe High School Winter Percussion Ensemble was named the State Champion at the Colorado State Winter Percussion Championships held at the Budweiser Events Center on April 12^th. They competed in the prestigious Scholastic Concert World Class, under the direction of instructor, Mr. Fred Bowlus. Arapahoe scored a school record 91.3 points.

Members of the Arapahoe High School Winter Percussion Ensemble include, Marielle Hendry, Senior, Michael Hargreaves, Senior, Katie Cassara, Senior, Mike Wilson, Senior, Ryan Foley, Senior, Cameron Brown, David Culp, Joe Leadbeater, Kevin Matthews, Dan Matthews, Jake Mirow, Molly Phenix, Cody Stogsdill, Martin Walworth, and Zach White.

Dr. Ed Cannava is the Band Director at Arapahoe.