STRING ORCHESTRA, BAND, AND CHOIR EXCEL AT HERSHEYPARK SHOWCASE FESTIVAL ON MAY 9, 2025

Middle school musicians from Norwood, including members of the string orchestra, band, and choir, earned impressive accolades at the adjudicated Hersheypark Showcase Festival, which drew over 1,500 young musicians.
Check out these awards:
  • String Orchestra: 2nd Place with Superior Ratings!
  • Band: 2nd Place with Excellent Ratings!
  • Choir: 2nd Place with Excellent Ratings!
  • An eighth grader and seventh graders received Best Solo awards!
  • The Alto Section for won Best Section in Choir!
Congratulations to our students for their hard work and dedication, and a big thank-you to music teachers Devon Oviedo (Strings), Joe Cunliffe (Band), and Rebekah Bridges (Choir) for their coaching and guidance – you’ve made us all proud!
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Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.