Dixie Classic Band Invitational and National Choral Festival - 2009
In May 2009, students in the Badin High School Music Department participated in the Dixie Classic Band Invitational and National Choral Festival.. This festival featured competitive performances of concert bands and choirs from across the United States. Badin's groups performed extremely well, with both the Concert Choir and Concert Band earning Division Awards and national ratings of "Excellent". In addition, the Badin percussion section earned a special Judges Award for Outstanding Percussion Performance at the festival.
Students also had the opportunity to visit a number of exciting Chicago landmarks and attractions on the trip.