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Md. high school band gets taste of collegiate performance

The Gwynn Park High School band was invited to play with the University of Maryland College Park Wind Ensemble at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, as part of the Prince George’s County College and Career Readiness initiative.

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Oct. 27, 2011

The Gwynn Park High School Band played with the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. "I never thought, at least so early in my career, that I would have the opportunity to conduct any band, let alone my own band performing at the University of Maryland,” said William Lake, chair of the music department at Gwynn Park High School.

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From left, Gwynn Park High school students Armani Whitfield, Michael Garrett, Micah Carrter and Mark Robinson, along with their classmates, prepare to take the stage and perform inside the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland at College Park. The band was invited to play by L. Richmond Sparks, director of bands at the University of Maryland College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

From left, Gwynn Park High school students Armani Whitfield, Michael Garrett, Micah Carrter and Mark Robinson, along with their classmates, prepare to take the stage and perform inside the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland at College Park. The band was invited to play by L. Richmond Sparks, director of bands at the University of Maryland College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

The Gwynn Park High School band takes a break and listens to a performance by the wind ensemble at the University of Maryland College Park. The Gwynn Park High School students were given a rare opportunity to witness collegiate performance opportunities at a major university.

Oct. 27, 2011

The Gwynn Park High School band takes a break and listens to a performance by the wind ensemble at the University of Maryland College Park. The Gwynn Park High School students were given a rare opportunity to witness collegiate performance opportunities at a major university.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

Yamir Thompson, a freshman at Gwynn Park High School, waits for the University of Maryland College Park's Wind Ensemble to perform.

Oct. 27, 2011

Yamir Thompson, a freshman at Gwynn Park High School, waits for the University of Maryland College Park's Wind Ensemble to perform.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

The Gwynn Park High School band takes a break and listens to the performance from the wind ensemble at the University of Maryland College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

The Gwynn Park High School band takes a break and listens to the performance from the wind ensemble at the University of Maryland College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

The Gwynn Park High School band plays with the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. “The hall alone is one of the best in the country, and to think about the many performances that I had on that very same stage while in undergrad — the night was almost surreal,” said William Lake, music department chair at Gwynn Park High School. “Parents and students were awed at the opportunity to perform as a feature ensemble, and to perform with such a prestigious ensemble as the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble.”

Oct. 27, 2011

The Gwynn Park High School band plays with the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. “The hall alone is one of the best in the country, and to think about the many performances that I had on that very same stage while in undergrad — the night was almost surreal,” said William Lake, music department chair at Gwynn Park High School. “Parents and students were awed at the opportunity to perform as a feature ensemble, and to perform with such a prestigious ensemble as the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble.”

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

Malik Freeman, a sophomore at Gwynn Park High School, makes some adjustments to the percussion instruments before he and his classmates perform at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

Malik Freeman, a sophomore at Gwynn Park High School, makes some adjustments to the percussion instruments before he and his classmates perform at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

William Lake and his students perform at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park. “Hard work and high standards of superior performance have definitely paid off,” Lake said of being given the opportunity to perform with a collegiate band.

Oct. 27, 2011

William Lake and his students perform at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park. “Hard work and high standards of superior performance have definitely paid off,” Lake said of being given the opportunity to perform with a collegiate band.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

Tubist Kristopher Powell reads music before performing with his classmates at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

Tubist Kristopher Powell reads music before performing with his classmates at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

William Lake encourages participation from the audience at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

William Lake encourages participation from the audience at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

L. Richmond Sparks, left, director of bands at the University of Maryland College Park, shakes the hand of William Lake, after a night of wind ensemble performances from their students in College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

L. Richmond Sparks, left, director of bands at the University of Maryland College Park, shakes the hand of William Lake, after a night of wind ensemble performances from their students in College Park.

Marvin Joseph / The Washington Post

Mark Robinson, a freshman at Gwynn Park High School, chats with band parent Cheryl Jones after their first performance at the University of Maryland College Park.

Oct. 27, 2011

Mark Robinson, a freshman at Gwynn Park High School, chats with band parent Cheryl Jones after their first performance at the University of Maryland College Park.

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