Lewiston High School Music Program Earns Top Honor in Orlando

A welcome home gathering is planned to celebrate the students' achievement.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:48am

A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring black silhouettes of musical instruments like trumpets, trombones, and drums set against a bold red and white background, conceptually representing the Lewiston High School music program's national achievement.The Lewiston High School music program's national award-winning performance showcases the community's vibrant support for the arts.Lewiston Today

The Lewiston High School music program has returned home after earning the Best Overall Band award at the WorldStrides Heritage Festival competition in Orlando. The Heritage Festival is a national adjudicated music event that brings together school bands, orchestras and choirs from across the country to perform for judges and be evaluated on their musical performance, technique and overall presentation.

Why it matters

This prestigious award recognizes the exceptional talent and dedication of the Lewiston High School music students, showcasing the strength of their program and the community's support for the arts. It's an important milestone that highlights the school's commitment to music education and the students' hard work.

The details

At the Heritage Festival competition, the Lewiston High School music program performed for judges and was evaluated on factors such as musical performance, technique and overall presentation. Their outstanding effort resulted in them being named the Best Overall Band, a top honor at the national event.

  • The Lewiston High School music program returned home on March 31, 2026 after the competition in Orlando.
  • A welcome home gathering is planned for 5:30 p.m. today in the high school parking lot.

The players

Lewiston High School

A high school located in Lewiston, Idaho that has a renowned music program.

WorldStrides Heritage Festival

A national adjudicated music event that brings together school bands, orchestras and choirs from across the country to perform and be evaluated by judges.

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What’s next

The community is invited to the welcome home gathering at 5:30 p.m. today in the high school parking lot to celebrate the students' achievement.

The takeaway

The Lewiston High School music program's Best Overall Band award at the prestigious WorldStrides Heritage Festival competition is a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of the students, as well as the community's strong support for music education.