From the News Journal;
“They’re Grand Champions again!”
“Proving that last year was no fluke, The Port Orange Music Academy, formerly known as Spruce Creek Elementary Band, were named Grand Champions of the OrlandoFest Music Festival for the second consecutive year. The Academy entered its Advanced and Jazz bands, under the direction of Ed Clowers and his son Brent. Each band played three songs. Both bands received superior and gold rankings for their performances. In capturing the Grand Champions award, Port Orange Music Academy, which is made up of 3rd through 5th grade musicians, topped two high school bands…”
