SISD bands earn superior ratings at UIL contest

The SISD music program celebrated a significant milestone as all four concert bands earned “Superior” ratings from every judge at the recent UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.

Scot McPhetrige, director of bands for SISD, said the ratings reflect both student performance and a measure of program accountability in a subject area that is not shown by standardized testing.

“The judges have a strict rubric which they use to assess the band’s performance,” said McPhetrige. “Earning a superior rating from every judge at the contest indicates that the band is being taught the things they should be taught.”