Shorewood & Einstein win top honors at Northwest Orchestra Festival

Shorewood High School and Einstein Middle School made a strong showing at the Northwest Orchestra Festival in Gresham, Oregon this past weekend.

The Shorewood Freshman Concert Orchestra took 1st place in String Orchestra (Division III), the Shorewood Chamber Ensemble took 1st place in String Orchestra (Division II) and the Shorewood Symphony Orchestra took 1st place in Full Orchestra (Division II). The Einstein Symphony Orchestra was awarded 2nd place in the String Orchestra (Division I).

The Northwest Orchestra Festival is an annual event held at Mt. Hood Community College. It draws orchestras from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California.