The Oklahoma Bible Academy Music Department received the Class 2A Grand Sweepstakes Trophy at the 75th Tri-State Music Festival held in Enid May 3-5.  OBA was the only school in our class to qualify for the award.  Schools are awarded points for the efforts of the band and choir programs and must earn 500 or more points to qualify for the Grand Sweepstakes honor. 

The 7-12th Grade Concert Band and the High School Pep Band received excellent ratings.  The band received superior ratings from all six parade judges and took 1st place in our class in the parade contest. Four students were chosen to perform in the Tri-State Honor Band: Emma Grosz, Laura Grosz, Rachel Brainard, and Trey Brumley.  Emma received a $500 scholarship from Continental Resources, Inc. There were 11 superior ratings and 1 excellent rating given to individuals and ensembles in the band.