Decorah High School's Music Department does well at State Large Group Contest

Decorah High School had seven music ensembles compete Friday and Saturday at the State Large Group Music Festivals.  Four of the ensembles scored the top rating--a "1"--while the remaining ensembles earned a "II" rating.

Symphonic Band received a division II rating, Wind Ensemble a division I rating with one perfect score.  The Ninth Grade Choir got a division II rating, Viking Chorus a division I rating and Concert Choir a division I rating with two perfect scores,  The Philharmonia received a division II rating, and Symphony Strings a division I rating.

A Division I is a "Superior" rating, Division II is an "Excellent" rating, Division III is a "Good" rating, Division IV is a "Fair" rating, and Division V is a "Poor" rating. The ratings are based on a point scale.