Redmond Student Bands Shine in Bach to Rock National Competition

Two student bands from Bach to Rock’s Redmond location earned national recognition in the music school’s sixth annual National Battle of the Bands competition.

In the middle school division, Murder on Mars took first place. In the elementary school division, Evergreen Titans was named a runner-up.

After local and regional contests, student bands competed for national honors in four divisions: elementary school, two middle school divisions, and high school.

A panel of music-industry professionals evaluated the performances and selected first-place winners and two runners-up in each category. More than 7,700 fan votes were also cast to select a fan favorite in each division.

“The Battle of the Bands is one of our favorite events because it gives students the experience of preparing for a big gig, from rehearsing and collaborating with their bandmates, to ultimately performing for an audience,” said Brian Gross, president of Bach to Rock, in a press release. “At Bach to Rock, we are performance-focused. So, it is rewarding to see the confidence, stage presence, and passion each band brings to the stage. We know they have put in a lot of time, energy and dedication to achieving a common goal.”

The performances can be viewed here.