200 singers perform at Big 9

Published 10:19 am Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Brian Johnson directs the AHS Concert Choir performs at Gloria Dei church during the 84th Big 9 Music Festival that was held in Rochester on April 29. Photo provided

Brian Johnson directs the AHS Concert Choir performs at Gloria Dei church during the 84th Big 9 Music Festival that was held in Rochester on April 29. Photo provided

The 84th Big 9 Music Festival was held in Rochester on April 29.

Nearly 200 Austin High School student musicians participated in the festival, which featured bands, orchestras, and choirs from 12 different schools.

Brian Johnson directs the AHS Concert Choir performs at Gloria Dei church during the 84th Big 9 Music Festival that was held in Rochester on April 29. Photo provided

Brian Johnson directs the AHS Concert Choir performs at Gloria Dei church during the 84th Big 9 Music Festival that was held in Rochester on April 29. Photo provided

The Big 9 Music Festival, which originated in Austin in 1933, is the largest and longest-running high school music festival in the country.

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The AHS choirs performed at Gloria Dei church. The bands and orchestras performed at John Marshall High School.