Marion Middle School music department participated in the Heart of America League Music Festival on March 5 in Galva.

Choir received a “One” rating, the best available. Band received a “Two” rating. The seventh- and eighth-grade boys ensembles each received a One rating. The seventh-grade and eighth-grade girls ensembles each received a Two rating.

Vocal soloists receiving One ratings were Debra Kimbrel, Cade Harms, Nathan Baldwin, Noah Albin, Esra Darnell, and Jarrett Johnson.

Vocal soloists receiving Two ratings were Molly Hess, Emily Schafers, Alli Molleker, and Samantha Fugitt.