Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 17, 2026 EPS Percussion Ensemble wins New England Championship for 15th time Derek Soper accompanied by his teacher Mr. Ryan Enos performed “Wish You Were Here” written by Pink Floyd on guitar. The percussion ensemble had fun before competing in championships. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Sahir Lopez Ramirez accompanied by his teacher, Mr. Brian Spencer, performed “CheesyPoofs” on snare. Bass Drum and Gong, Elora Olivieri. WINS | FROM PAGE 1 EHS Crimson Tide Color Guard performed “Love Me…NOT.” Shown is Jenifer Sanabria, Sophia Perez Tepoz, Kaia McNally, and Millena Batista on flags. According to EHS Music Coordinator Eugene O’Brien, this is their 15th New England title in 25 years of existence. They will now head to Dayton Ohio this coming week to compete at the WGI Percussion World Championships. They will have to navigate through two preliminary rounds Thursday, advancing to Semi Finals on Friday morning, then to Finals on Friday night. They will perform at the Nutter Center at Wright State University Thursday and Friday morning, followed by performing at Dayton Arena at the University of Dayton. They placed first last year in WINS | SEE PAGE 13 Head Music Teacher Gene O’Brien thanked Director Mark Sachetta. Visual Ensemble members, shown from left to right, are: Arihanna Salvador, Alexandra Rodriguez Chacon, Sophia Perez. In back: Arianna Hernandez and Isabel Escobar on cymbals, Lio Herrera and Jeremy Valdivieso on single toms, Jackie Pineda on bass drum, Mike Batista on bass drum, Millena Batista in visual ensemble, and Jennilynn Du on bass drum.
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