Chandler music ensemble honored for national finals appearance

The Chandler Unified Governing Board recognized the Basha Indoor Percussion Ensemble at its May 7 meeting.

The ensemble recently reached the finals of a national competition in Ohio and placed 13th overall, according to a Chandler Unified news release.

Under the direction of Miles Denny, Basha’s ensemble, known locally as BIPE, competes in both the Winter Guard Arizona and Winter Guard International circuits, presenting shows and opportunities for individual and ensemble skill development.

After securing its 13th Arizona state title this year, BIPE traveled to Dayton, Ohio in April to compete at the Winter Guard International World Championship.

The WGI Championships are described in the release as a “nationally ranked event.”

The WGI Competition began with 64 ensembles from around the U.S. Two groups of 32 schools performed and half of each advanced to semifinals.

BIPE was ranked sixth out of its 32-team group, the release states.

The release states BIPE is the first “Scholastic Open” group to ever make finals from Arizona. After delivering three performances of their program, BIPE placed 13th overall.

Denny thanked the board and parents at the May 7 meeting for their support of the longstanding BIPE program.

“It’s never about the trophy or the plaque on the wall, but the memories we make along the way,” Denny said.

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Jason W. Brooks is a News editor for the Daily Independent and the Chandler Independent.

He covers the Chandler area for both yourvalley.net and the monthly print edition while writing for and assisting in the production of the Daily Independent.

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Born in Washington, D.C. and raised there and in suburban Los Angeles, he has covered community news in California, New Mexico, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska and northern Arizona.

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