Fine Arts Department
The Oviedo High School Lion Band was established in 1954 and is currently composed of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and the 200+ member "Marching Lion" Band. Awards in marching competitions include Grand Champions of the First and Second Annual University Classic (2005 & 2006), the Azalea Marching Festival (2006), the Echoes of Excellence Superregional Competition in Middleburg, Florida (2007 & 2010), and placing fifth in their division at the Florida State competition in 2009 and also placing forth in the division and fifth over all in 2010. Oviedo will be competing in BOA (Bands of America) in October 2011, located in Atlanta.
Oviedo High currently has 4 award winning choirs: Concert, Bravo, Bel Cantos, and Horizons.
The Oviedo Drama Department puts on three productions each year. At the 2010 Jan district festival they received five Best in Shows, and at 2010 State Thespian Festival they received three Critic's Choice Awards. At the 2011 State Thespian Festival the students earned two Critic's Choice Awards and were honored to represent District 5 in the opening ceremonies. At the 2012 Festival they earned an additional Critic's Choice.
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