On Saturday, January 27th, MHS Band students performed at the ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) Solo and Ensemble Contest hosted by Northwood High School.
Students prepared pieces over the past couple months and performed as a soloist or part of a small ensemble (trio, quartet, etc.). Judges critiqued the performances using a rubric that includes nine categories and areas for comments. The scores are added up, and the students receive a rating of gold, silver, or bronze. Students enter the contest in different ability levels - Group V (easiest) through Group I (most difficult). If a soloist or ensemble earns a gold rating on a Group I piece, they qualify to perform at the state level at North Central High School on February 24th.
Special thanks to the following people for their help over the past couple months!
- Mrs. Marie Blunt for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Mr. Dennis Gamble for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Miss Marissa Rowe for volunteering her time to help lead the percussionists
- Mr. Bart Roberts for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Let's not forget Mr. Roberts and Miss Flanagan preparing students at JYMS to earn ALL GOLDS!
- Mrs. Elaine Lange for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mrs. Rebecca Wilson for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mrs. Miriam Houck for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mr. Eric Criss (Band Director at Northwood High School) for hosting the event
Students prepared pieces over the past couple months and performed as a soloist or part of a small ensemble (trio, quartet, etc.). Judges critiqued the performances using a rubric that includes nine categories and areas for comments. The scores are added up, and the students receive a rating of gold, silver, or bronze. Students enter the contest in different ability levels - Group V (easiest) through Group I (most difficult). If a soloist or ensemble earns a gold rating on a Group I piece, they qualify to perform at the state level at North Central High School on February 24th.
Special thanks to the following people for their help over the past couple months!
- Mrs. Marie Blunt for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Mr. Dennis Gamble for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Miss Marissa Rowe for volunteering her time to help lead the percussionists
- Mr. Bart Roberts for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- Let's not forget Mr. Roberts and Miss Flanagan preparing students at JYMS to earn ALL GOLDS!
- Mrs. Elaine Lange for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mrs. Rebecca Wilson for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mrs. Miriam Houck for serving as a piano accompanist for the soloists
- Mr. Eric Criss (Band Director at Northwood High School) for hosting the event
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Here are the results...
Group I Clarinet Choir - Mariah Avara, Shyanne Vines, Carolyn Habel, Clara Witmer, Emily Sipocz, Maximus Ford, Maggie Bradburn, Isaac Greer, Kamiron Lawson - GOLD - Headed to State
Malcolm Hans - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Koryn Flick - Group I French Horn Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Tylan Paczkowski - Group I Drum Set Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Kaila Yohn - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Carly Sanchez - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Dylan Steadman - Group I Oboe Solo - SILVER
Clara Witmer - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Maggie Bradburn - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Mariah Avara - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Grey Van de Voorde - Group I Alto Solo - SILVER
Elena Norton - Group I Snare Solo - SILVER
Ash Gerndt - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Ash Gerndt - Group II Piccolo Solo - SILVER
Audrey Wandling - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Jade Williams - Group II Flute Solo - GOLD
McKenzie Kimes - Group III Flute Solo - GOLD
Carson Thompson - Group III Clarinet Solo - GOLD
Madison Hernandez - Group III Clarinet Solo - GOLD
Dakoda Shannon - Group III Alto Sax Solo - SILVER
Olivia Leer - Group III Tenor Sax Solo - SILVER
Vincent Lopez-Weglowski - Group II Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD
Jason Evans - Group III Bari Sax Solo - GOLD
Tristan Quintanilla - Group III Bari Sax Solo - GOLD
Group II Flute Trio - Jade Williams, Ash Gerndt, Frances Conley - SILVER
Group III Sax Trio - Vincent Lopez-Weglowski, Mason Johnson, Luke Johnson - GOLD
Group II Woodwind Ensemble - Dylan Steadman, Maximus Ford, Cole Darnell - GOLD
Group III Clarinet Quartet - Briella Buchmann, Scout Bush, Landon Adams, Joaquin Guzman - GOLD
Group II Sax Quartet - Alex Morris, Alex Rodts, Logan Hagler, Jade Williams - SILVER
Group III Sax Quartet - Dakoda Shannin, Andrue Aleman, Tristan Quintanilla, Alex Rogers - GOLD
Brook Way - Group II Trumpet Solo - GOLD
Rylie Sproles - Group II French Horn Solo - GOLD
Douglas Hill - Group II Trombone Solo - GOLD
Jacob Stephens - Group II Tuba Solo - GOLD
Group II Brass Quintet - Hunter Cunningham-Gloster, Alyssa Zimmer, Payton Krueger, Chris Modlin, Alex King - GOLD
Kalie Maassel - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Maddux Kuhnle - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Savannah Saylor - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Kerry Pontius - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Moriah Parker - Group II Timpani Solo - GOLD
Group II Percussion Quintet - Elena Norton, Sebastian VanSkyhawk, Tylan Paczkowski, Kalie Maassel, Finn Bobos - GOLD
Group III Snare Trio - Caelyn Dwyer, Sophia Ford, Kassia Bell - SILVER
Group III Mallet Trio - Kerry Pontius, Maddux Kuhnle, Savannah Saylor - GOLD
Group I Clarinet Choir - Mariah Avara, Shyanne Vines, Carolyn Habel, Clara Witmer, Emily Sipocz, Maximus Ford, Maggie Bradburn, Isaac Greer, Kamiron Lawson - GOLD - Headed to State
Malcolm Hans - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Koryn Flick - Group I French Horn Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Tylan Paczkowski - Group I Drum Set Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Kaila Yohn - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Carly Sanchez - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Dylan Steadman - Group I Oboe Solo - SILVER
Clara Witmer - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Maggie Bradburn - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Mariah Avara - Group I Clarinet Solo - SILVER
Grey Van de Voorde - Group I Alto Solo - SILVER
Elena Norton - Group I Snare Solo - SILVER
Ash Gerndt - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Ash Gerndt - Group II Piccolo Solo - SILVER
Audrey Wandling - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Jade Williams - Group II Flute Solo - GOLD
McKenzie Kimes - Group III Flute Solo - GOLD
Carson Thompson - Group III Clarinet Solo - GOLD
Madison Hernandez - Group III Clarinet Solo - GOLD
Dakoda Shannon - Group III Alto Sax Solo - SILVER
Olivia Leer - Group III Tenor Sax Solo - SILVER
Vincent Lopez-Weglowski - Group II Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD
Jason Evans - Group III Bari Sax Solo - GOLD
Tristan Quintanilla - Group III Bari Sax Solo - GOLD
Group II Flute Trio - Jade Williams, Ash Gerndt, Frances Conley - SILVER
Group III Sax Trio - Vincent Lopez-Weglowski, Mason Johnson, Luke Johnson - GOLD
Group II Woodwind Ensemble - Dylan Steadman, Maximus Ford, Cole Darnell - GOLD
Group III Clarinet Quartet - Briella Buchmann, Scout Bush, Landon Adams, Joaquin Guzman - GOLD
Group II Sax Quartet - Alex Morris, Alex Rodts, Logan Hagler, Jade Williams - SILVER
Group III Sax Quartet - Dakoda Shannin, Andrue Aleman, Tristan Quintanilla, Alex Rogers - GOLD
Brook Way - Group II Trumpet Solo - GOLD
Rylie Sproles - Group II French Horn Solo - GOLD
Douglas Hill - Group II Trombone Solo - GOLD
Jacob Stephens - Group II Tuba Solo - GOLD
Group II Brass Quintet - Hunter Cunningham-Gloster, Alyssa Zimmer, Payton Krueger, Chris Modlin, Alex King - GOLD
Kalie Maassel - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Maddux Kuhnle - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Savannah Saylor - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Kerry Pontius - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Moriah Parker - Group II Timpani Solo - GOLD
Group II Percussion Quintet - Elena Norton, Sebastian VanSkyhawk, Tylan Paczkowski, Kalie Maassel, Finn Bobos - GOLD
Group III Snare Trio - Caelyn Dwyer, Sophia Ford, Kassia Bell - SILVER
Group III Mallet Trio - Kerry Pontius, Maddux Kuhnle, Savannah Saylor - GOLD
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