The brass section of the District Honors Band performs March 6 during the 50th annual District 214 Honors Music Festival at Forest View. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Buffalo Grove High School grad Keith Levin, who is now director of bands at Crystal Lake Central High School, addresses the attendees at the 50th annual District 214 Honors Music Festival on March 6 at Forest View. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Dr. Linda Moorhouse started off the 50th annual District 214 Honors Music Festival conducting the district honors band while they played "Introduction to Act III, Lohengrin." | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Musicians and alumni were a part of the 2,000-person audience March 6 at the 50th annual District 214 Honors Music Festival. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

The Honors Choir listens as the Honors Band performs March 6 during the District 214's 50th annual Honors Music Festival. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media