Spring Grove String Musicians Shine

Our talented Spring Grove string players have proudly represented our district at two prestigious honors festivals across the region!

The Pigeon Hills String Invitational brought together top string musicians in grades 5–8 from Spring Grove, Hanover, Southern York, South Western, and New Oxford. On November 14, students rehearsed with local directors and then showcased their hard work in a concert for family and friends at New Oxford Middle School.

Our high school musicians also participated in the York County High School Orchestra Festival, which features top players from every York County public school. On November 22, students worked with guest conductor Dr. Timothy Dixon of Messiah University to prepare for a culminating concert at Northern High School.

Pigeon Hills Participants

Spring Grove Area Intermediate School:

Ashlyn Emig, Eden Finn, Ben Marsh, Lillian Grieb, Dyson McPherson, Gwendolyn Richards, Griffin Shaffer, Elissa Shearer, Aubrey Wirkus

Spring Grove Area Middle School:

Zephaniah Barshinger, Mark Enslen, Sage Freed, Emily Howard, Emma Lewis, Josephine Rafferty, Samuel Tackett, Charlotte Tome, Grayson Wryk, Ella Wirkus, Molly Young

York County High School Orchestra Festival Participants:

Ellie Kessler, Bryan Myers, Logan Shearer, Julia Tackett, Hope Vough

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Abigail Kirkpatrick for her dedication to directing and preparing our students for these outstanding musical experiences.

Thank you to our families and community for your continued support of these talented musicians!