Top Award in District 8 Strings

by Geoff Britt - Thursday, July 22, 2010

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Two Saint John High School students were awarded the Mitchell Franklin Leadership trophy at the annual District 8 Strings Performance and Awards Night. Grade 12 students Ben Marmen and Daniel Britt, both share the award for their leadership and dedication to music over the years in the District 8 Strings Program as well as in the community. Ben, who is also this year's Star of the NB Competitive Music Festival, plans to study music this fall at Dalhousie University in Halifax; Daniel plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in music at St Thomas University in Fredericton.