On Saturday, MHS 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 25th.
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. Bart Roberts for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- 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
Here are the results...
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 25th.
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. Bart Roberts for coming in to help rehearse small ensembles and soloists
- 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
Here are the results...
Group I Clarinet Choir - Shyanne Vines, Mariah Avara, Carolyn Habel, Clara Witmer, Hunter Dunnuck, Emily Sipocz, Ava Raker, Max Ford - GOLD
Marissa Rowe - Group I Marimba Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Cody Barnes - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Tylan Paczkowski - Group I Multi Tenor Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
CJ Stamm - Group I Flugelhorn Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Carly Sanchez - Group I Flute Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Elizabeth Childress - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Dylan Piazzoni - Group I Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Clara Witmer - Group I Clarinet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Skyler Wood - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Serenity Lombardo - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Group II Percussion Ensemble - Marissa Rowe, Tylan Paczkowski, Finn Bobos, Sebastian Van Skyhawk, Elena Norton - GOLD
Group II Mallet Ensemble - Marissa Rowe, Tylan Paczkowski, Elena Norton - GOLD
Group II Sax Trio - Levi Shudell, Adam Alexander, Donald Wolf - GOLD
Group II Woodwind Trio - Cole Darnell, Dylan Steadman, Max Ford - GOLD
Group II Trumpet Trio - Payton Krueger, Abrielle Flick, Koryn Flick - GOLD
Group II Brass Ensemble - Will Schalliol, Mason Isenhart, Jack Osborn, Caidyn Flory, Emberlynn Cloud, Cody Barnes - SILVER
Maggie Bradburn - Group II Clarinet Solo - GOLD - Perfect Score
Ellyn Gerndt - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Elena Norton - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Dylan Steadman - Group II Oboe Solo - GOLD
Tylan Paczkowski - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Group III Flute Trio - Isabella Fazio, Breanna Batton, Denise Tetzlaff - GOLD
Group III Clarinet Trio - Briella Buchmann, Zoe Bush, Mariah Avara - GOLD
Group III Brass Trio - Douglas Hill, Brook Way, Malcolm Hans - GOLD
Group III Trombone Quartet - Emberlynn Cloud, Douglas Hill, Jack Taylor, Jacob Stephens - GOLD
Group III Sax Quartet - Alex Rogers, Alex Morris, Damiano Bianco, Logan Hagler - SILVER
Group III Sax Quartet - Levi Shudell, Jason Evans, Olivia Leer, Ruthie Van de Voorde - SILVER
Holly Shine - Group III Alto Sax Solo - GOLD - Perfect Score
Vincent Lopez-Weglowski - Group III Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD
Brook Way - Group III Trumpet Solo - GOLD
Ellyn Gerndt - Group III Piccolo Solo - SILVER
Douglas Hill - Group III Trombone Solo - GOLD
Jack Taylor - Group III Trombone Solo - GOLD
Malcolm Hans - Group III Trumpet Solo - Gold
Kalie Maassel - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Angel Rivera - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Savannah Saylor - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Kerry Pontius - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Moriah Parker - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Jacob Stephens - Group III Tuba Solo - GOLD
Marissa Rowe - Group I Marimba Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Cody Barnes - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Tylan Paczkowski - Group I Multi Tenor Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
CJ Stamm - Group I Flugelhorn Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Carly Sanchez - Group I Flute Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Elizabeth Childress - Group I Trumpet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Dylan Piazzoni - Group I Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Clara Witmer - Group I Clarinet Solo - GOLD - Headed to State
Skyler Wood - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Serenity Lombardo - Group I Flute Solo - SILVER
Group II Percussion Ensemble - Marissa Rowe, Tylan Paczkowski, Finn Bobos, Sebastian Van Skyhawk, Elena Norton - GOLD
Group II Mallet Ensemble - Marissa Rowe, Tylan Paczkowski, Elena Norton - GOLD
Group II Sax Trio - Levi Shudell, Adam Alexander, Donald Wolf - GOLD
Group II Woodwind Trio - Cole Darnell, Dylan Steadman, Max Ford - GOLD
Group II Trumpet Trio - Payton Krueger, Abrielle Flick, Koryn Flick - GOLD
Group II Brass Ensemble - Will Schalliol, Mason Isenhart, Jack Osborn, Caidyn Flory, Emberlynn Cloud, Cody Barnes - SILVER
Maggie Bradburn - Group II Clarinet Solo - GOLD - Perfect Score
Ellyn Gerndt - Group II Flute Solo - SILVER
Elena Norton - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Dylan Steadman - Group II Oboe Solo - GOLD
Tylan Paczkowski - Group II Snare Solo - GOLD
Group III Flute Trio - Isabella Fazio, Breanna Batton, Denise Tetzlaff - GOLD
Group III Clarinet Trio - Briella Buchmann, Zoe Bush, Mariah Avara - GOLD
Group III Brass Trio - Douglas Hill, Brook Way, Malcolm Hans - GOLD
Group III Trombone Quartet - Emberlynn Cloud, Douglas Hill, Jack Taylor, Jacob Stephens - GOLD
Group III Sax Quartet - Alex Rogers, Alex Morris, Damiano Bianco, Logan Hagler - SILVER
Group III Sax Quartet - Levi Shudell, Jason Evans, Olivia Leer, Ruthie Van de Voorde - SILVER
Holly Shine - Group III Alto Sax Solo - GOLD - Perfect Score
Vincent Lopez-Weglowski - Group III Tenor Sax Solo - GOLD
Brook Way - Group III Trumpet Solo - GOLD
Ellyn Gerndt - Group III Piccolo Solo - SILVER
Douglas Hill - Group III Trombone Solo - GOLD
Jack Taylor - Group III Trombone Solo - GOLD
Malcolm Hans - Group III Trumpet Solo - Gold
Kalie Maassel - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Angel Rivera - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Savannah Saylor - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Kerry Pontius - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Moriah Parker - Group III Snare Solo - GOLD
Jacob Stephens - Group III Tuba Solo - GOLD
