The Garden City High School music department participated in the State Large Group Contest held Wednesday, April 18, 2018. The competition was held at Dodge City High School in Dodge City, Kansas. A panel made up of three judges rated each of the performances in their particular music group.

Garden City High School took two bands to state competition. Symphonic Band received a “I” rating and the Wind Ensemble received a “I” rating.

There were three choirs that participated in the state competition. Les Chantes, Modern Show Choir and the A Cappella Choir all received a “I” rating.

The orchestra had two groups compete at state. The Symphonic and Philharmonic combined orchestras received a “I” rating. The Concert and Freshman orchestras performed together and received a “I” rating.