The melodic sound of harmonies and bows hitting strings making divine music will echo throughout the high school halls. A calm, peaceful serenity of community shared among fellow musicians; an honors recital showcasing the amazing talent of young students.

The honors recital is taking place on March 21 at 7 pm for band, orchestra, and choir students who received the best scores for solo and ensemble contest. This contest is for BOC students only; they compete against each other, showcasing their talents, and being judged on what they do by the BOC teachers and instructors. The students get a little competitive because of their passion for music, Sheri Conover, assistant band director, said.

“They get competitive because it’s an honor class and an honors recital,” Conover said. “It’s truly an honors class and it’s an honor to be invited into it.”

Not just anybody can be invited to perform in the honors recital. Judges look at the scores from the students’ performance tests and choose the best scores. Many people get 40’s and 39’s, 40 being the best possible score, and the judges end up having to decline people who scored a 39 because they already met their student quota. The scoring system is complicated and specific for each BOC class. They then get to perform in front of an audience of family and friends, Conover said.

“It’s a very special event that gives us a chance to show off our skills to our parents and other visitors who come,” Claire Griffin, senior in choir and honors recital, said. “Anyone can come. There’s a variety of talent in all aspects of BOC, so visitors can enjoy a plethora of talent.”

“This recital happens just once a year, and everyone who competes in it prepares a lot and tries really hard to get a perfect score,” Griffin said. “You get a sense of achievement that motivates you to keep going. That’s really what music is all about.”