The MSBOA is an event where school bands and orchestras are judged on many criteria based on their playing skill. Our Larson orchestra received an overall first division rating for our amazing performance. We had started to prepare our three music pieces months before the performance in order to ensure that we were solid and confident with our playing. By the time the performance came, we were sure that we would receive the first division rating. This concert is one I look forward to a lot every year. The pieces we play are always beautiful, exciting, and fun to listen to. I enjoy being part of the orchestra because everyone supports one another and tries to help them when they are having trouble. I also really enjoy the feeling and atmosphere of the stage, and when the crowd claps loudly because we had made such a great performance.