On Saturday, April 1st, twenty-nine high school band and choir students represented Bluestem at the Regional Music Festival held at Butler Community College. Students prepared music either as soloists, small groups, or both to perform for a judge. After their performance, the judges gave constructive, written comments as well as a rating on a scale from 5-1, 1 being the highest rating a student can receive. Students who earned a “1” rating will advance to State held on Saturday, April 29th at South East of Saline High School. Here are the results:
Students Receiving an Outstanding “1” Rating (State Qualifiers):
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Saxophone Solo
Mar Clark, Trumpet Solo
Samantha Winn, Flute Solo
Noah Couey, Alto Saxophone Solo
Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo
Brooke Trent, Flute Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Rylee Orpen (Trumpet), Shane Turner (Trumpet), Mar Clark (Trumpet), Sophia Ballard (Trumpet), Ian Frazier (Trumpet), Wyatt Brewer (Trumpet), Gunner Greer (Trombone), Jaxson Caywood (Trombone), Tyler Topper (Euphonium), and Dalis Whiteside (Tuba).
Bluestem Flute Ensemble: Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn, Jayde Lucas, Landon Cofield, and Tyler Batson.
Bluestem Saxophone Trio: Noah Couey (Alto Sax), Tyler Batson (Tenor Sax), and Ellie Nelson (Bari Sax).
Bluestem Freshman Woodwind Quartet:
Brooke Trent (Flute), Samantha Winn (Flute), Evyn Neal (Clarinet), and Sami Owens (Clarinet).
Students Receiving an Excellent “2” Rating:
Joshua Drake, Vocal Solo
Sophia Ballard, Trumpet, Solo
Landon Cofield, Flute Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Jayde Lucas, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo
Mattie Helms, Snare Drum Solo
Bluestem Freshman Clarinet Trio: Evyn Neal, Natalie Smithson, and Sami Owens
Bluestem Ladies Vocal Ensemble: Summer Davis, Jazmine Anderson, JJ Wicks, Lilana Moya, Miah Mikah, Emma Niblett, Sami Owens, Kaelynn Adams, and Zola Batson
Summer Davis received a Good “3” rating on her vocal solo.
Solos were accompanied by Ms. Sade Clark and Mrs. Lisa Neas. THANK YOU for all of your help!
The students are under the direction of Ms. Shyla Harris (Vocal) and Mr. Eric Pretz (Band)
Special THANK YOU to Alicia for driving the bus!!!
Congratulations to ALL of our musicians! You represented Bluestem well!