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EBO Steel Owls Win Gold, Receive Highest Honors At National Music Competition In Washington, D.C.

ST. THOMAS -- The EBO Steel Owls steel pan orchestra captured gold, as well as received highest honors from judges at the WorldStrides OnStage music competition, held March 23-26 in Washington, D.C., the Department of Education announced late Sunday. The group, comprised of 11 students representing E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School and BCB Middle School, stood out as the youngest participants performing in this year’s competition, going up against high school music groups from around the country. On Saturday, March 25, the Steel Owls performed a variety of classical tunes as well as a medley of songs. They won gold in the percussion category, and were also the recipients of the Adjudicator Award, which is awarded the group with the highest overall scores from the judges. Each member of the Steel Owls also received the Maestro’s Award—traditionally given to a solo performer—because of their exceptional performance skills. According to Shaneè King, EBO fifth grade teacher and Steel Ow...