On Saturday, April 29th, 21 students represented Bluestem at the 3A State Music Festival held at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, KS. Here are the Band and Vocal Results:
Students Receiving a Superior 1 Rating
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Sax Solo
Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Noah Couey, Alto Sax Solo
Saxophone Trio: Ellie Nelson, Noah Couey, Tyler Batson
Woodwind Quartet: Samantha Winn, Brooke Trent, Evyn Neal, Samantha Owens
Students Receiving an Excellent 2 Rating:
Samantha Winn, Flute Solo
Mar Clark, Trumpet Solo
Brooke Trent, Flute Solo
Flute Ensemble: Samantha Winn, Brooke Trent, Jayde Lucas, Landon Cofield, and Tyler Batson
Brass Ensemble: Ian Frazier, Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Shane Turner, Rylee Orpen, Mar Clark, Jaxson Caywood, Gunner Greer, Tyler Topper, and Dalis Whiteside.
Junior Sade Clark accompanied for her brother Mar, and Lisa Neas played for all other solos. They did a fantastic job! Special thank you to Randy for driving the bus! Also, thank you to Effie Winn for the breakfast burritos and thank you Booster Club for the water and the treats! Band students are under the direction of Eric Pretz, vocal students are directed by Shyla Harris.
Congrats to everyone involved! We are proud of you!