The Opelika Middle School Percussion Ensemble recently returned from OrlandoFest with top honors, earning First Place in the Percussion Ensemble category and being named Grand Champions, the highest award of the entire competition weekend.

Competing against talented middle and high school ensembles from across the country, the group’s outstanding performance stood out for its precision, creativity, and musical excellence.

Kristen Williams, principal of Opelika Middle School, shared, “I get to listen to this incredible group practice often—and sometimes they even let me join in! All I can say is this is a much-deserved and hard-earned recognition. Go Dawgs!”

Congratulations to these talented students and their directors for their dedication, hard work, and this remarkable achievement!