Music
Colonie Central High School performing groups include a symphonic orchestra, concert orchestra, chamber orchestra, cello ensemble, string quartet, concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, jazz band, percussion ensemble, mixed chorus and chamber singers. In the spring of 2007, Colonie Central High School's Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band traveled to compete in the Festivals of Music Competition. The Symphonic Band received a rating of "excellent" and received first in its category. The Wind Ensemble received a rating of "superior" and had the highest overall score of any band participating, winning them another award. In May 2010 the Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra competed at Hershey Park and won best overall orchestras. The concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble competed at Six Flags New England, with the concert band receiving a rating of "excellent," and the symphonic band and wind ensemble receiving a "superior" rating.
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