EPS Percussion Ensemble wins New England Championship for 15th time

By Tara Vocino

The Everett Crimson Tide Percussion Ensemble captured the New England Scholastic Band Association Championship — winning the highest score of the day — on Saturday at Fitchburg High School.

The Everett Public Schools presented a Night of Percussion at Everett High School last Thursday night, featuring faculty and students, before Saturday’s New England Scholastic Championship. On Saturday, they scored 91.7, which was the highest score of the day.

According to EHS Music Coordinator Eugene O’Brien, this is their 15th New England title in 25 years of existence.

They will now head to Dayton Ohio this coming week to compete at the WGI Percussion World Championships.

They will have to navigate through two preliminary rounds Thursday, advancing to Semi Finals on Friday morning, then to Finals on Friday night.

They will perform at the Nutter Center at Wright State University Thursday and Friday morning, followed by performing at Dayton Arena at the University of Dayton. They placed first last year in their division.

“I’m happy to report their current National Ranking based on yesterday’s score is 3rd in the nation,” O’Brien said. The High School faculty involved with the group:

Mark Sachetta Director

Music Coordinator/Emcee Gene O’Brien

Ryan Enos Front Ensemble Coach

Brian Spencer Visual Designer

Samantha Logan Asst. Director

Carmen Falzone Battery Tech

Congratulations to the Everett Crimson Tide Percussion Ensemble!