Music
Goshen High School's band, orchestra and choir compete at the state level. The marching band has had a total of 70 consecutive regional performances, including 14 state competitions. They have gotten numerous awards by their players, including best soloist, best percussionist, and best overall band. They participate in the ISSMA jazz competitions. The Goshen Winter percussion ensemble competes in the IPA and WGI circuits in the scholastic concert world class. They have won several state championships, most recently in 2009, and have competed in WGI finals every year they have attended. The Goshen Crimson Marching Band placed fifth at the ISSMA Class B State Marching Band Finals in 2011 and also had an undefeated season in 2007. In 2006 and 2007, the Symphonic Orchestra received Second Place at the ISSMA State Concert Orchestra Finals.
In 2008, the Goshen High School's Full Orchestra, String Orchestras, Advanced Choir, Advanced Women's Choir, Jazz Band, and Show Choir all competed in the Freedom Festival in New York City. They won every event that they entered. At the 2008 ISSMA State Concert Finals, the choir received Second Place, the band received Seventh Place, and the orchestra received Third Place. In 2009, the school's band, orchestra, and choir all traveled to Atlanta, Georgia where they competed at the Heritage Music Festival. The Advanced Choir received first place, The Crimsonaires, first place, and The Women's Choir, second place.
In 2010 The Goshen High School show choir, the Crimsonaires, performed a special with the Purdue Glee Club.
In 2010, The Goshen High School Advanced Choir placed 1st in the ISSMA State Finals. They compete in the ISSMA State Finals almost every year, and this is the 3rd time they have won.
In 2010, The Goshen High School Crimson Marching Band placed 2nd in the ISSMA State Finals, with their show entitled "Changing Seasons."
In 2011, The Goshen High School Advanced Crimson Choir placed 2nd in the ISSMA State Finals. In 2012, the Advanced Crimson Choir placed 8th.
In 2011, The Goshen High School Crimson Marching Band placed 5th in the ISSMA State Finals, with their show "The Red Line."
In 2012, The Goshen High School Crimson Marching Band placed 2nd in the ISSMA State Finals, with their show "Musica D'Organo." Also, they placed 4th in their class at BOA Grand Nationals.
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