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Trevor White, 14, of Rogers (above) follows the instruction of band director Belinda Thomas (left) on Friday as members of the Kirksey Middle School band warm up before performing in the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association’s Region 6 Concert Assessment at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. The two-day assessment features 42 area high school, junior high and middle school bands and orchestras competing for top ratings in their classes. The event continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and is open to the public.