{"id":22251,"date":"2026-04-27T11:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/tremper\/?post_type=news&p=22251"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:10:54","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%86-world-class-in-every-way-tremper-band-takes-montreal","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/tremper\/news\/%f0%9f%8f%86-world-class-in-every-way-tremper-band-takes-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"🏆 WORLD-CLASS IN EVERY WAY: Tremper Band Takes Montreal!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tremper couldn\u2019t be more proud of the Tremper High School Band program. From local excellence to international stages, these students are proving exactly what Trojan excellence looks like.<\/div>\n
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\"🥇\"<\/span> The Results are In:<\/div>\n
Large Group Contest: A clean sweep with Division 1 Ratings!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WorldStrides Montreal: The Wind Ensemble took home 1st Place!<\/div>\n
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Special Honors: They received the Adjudicator Choice Award, earning a prestigious invitation to perform at Symphony Hall in Chicago next year!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"🌟\"<\/span> Individual Spotlight:<\/div>\n
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A massive “Bravo” to Kilie Kruse, who won the Outstanding Instrumental Soloist Award. Because of her incredible talent, she has been invited to perform at the legendary Carnegie Hall! \"🎻\"<\/span>\"🎺\"<\/span><\/div>\n
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\"❤️\"<\/span> Beyond the Music<\/div>\n
While the trophies are wonderful, what moved me most wasn\u2019t just the sound\u2014it was the spirit. Throughout our travels, these young people impressed everyone with their:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kindness & Respect<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Unwavering Discipline<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Genuine Caring Attitudes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It was a true honor to travel with this group. This trip is officially a hallmark moment for the Tremper Band program under the direction of Kathy Ripley.<\/div>\n
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Congratulations to our musicians for hitting all the right notes\u2014both on and off the stage! \"🎶\"<\/span>\"🛡️\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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