District News

Battle of the Bands Friday

 

April, 2011

 

Five bands from both the district and the area take to the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the Arkell Performing Arts Center for the third annual Battle of the Bands.

Tickets are $3 and all proceeds go to the American Red Cross to benefit the relief efforts in Japan. Last year, the event raised about $1,000. Each band, including one from East Hill Elementary School, plans to play about four songs. The winning band takes home $100. An iPod Touch will also be auctioned off.

"We had this event last year and it was a success and the community really seemed to enjoy it," said organizer and math teacher Patricia Countryman. "One of the bands this year plays out around the area. We're all really looking forward to this."