Special to The Vindicator | published: March 3, 2018

Twenty-three area concert and symphonic bands were in the spotlight Friday evening and Saturday as the Ohio Music Education Association held its 1987 District Band and Chorus Contest at Niles McKinley High School. The bands competed in four classes, from A to D, depending on size. Each played three pieces and was judged by a panel of four...A good luck sign in the rehearsal room inspired Gary M. Gawdyda while he warmed up the Western Reserve band, which competed in Class C...Photo by Robert K. Yosay, The Vindicator.