The following students were selected as finalists for the Express the Music contest: Marina Schmitt, Lelah Schneider, Hope Henningsen, and Trisha Nguyen. Hope Henningsen was awarded 3rd place for her essay. The Express the Music contest gives students the experience of writing a creative response to Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra: Movement IV. Over 1,850 students participated this year, with 451 submissions from the St. Louis area. Preliminary judges identified 42 finalists, including 4 students from Lindbergh Schools, with Hope Henningsen placing 3rd.