by Deb Virgl

5th – 8th Grade Piano and Band Students Participate In Neumann Music Contest

Thanks to the local Piano Teachers for preparing your students so well! The following students received a I (Superior Rating) on their piano solos:

Piano Students:

Maddison Nygren         Grade 6            Victoria Johnson           Grade 6

Christina Nelson           Grade 7            Allison Hough               Grade 8

Lauren Taylor               Grade 5

Band Students - SOLOS:

Ryan Hughes                Grade 6            Snare Drum Solo          Excellent Rating

Lindsey Pearson           Grade 8            Alto Sax Solo               Superior Rating (I+)

Dan Huffaker                Grade 5            Alto Sax Solo               Superior Rating (I+)

Haley Konecky            Grade 5            Clarinet Solo                Superior Rating

Lauren Taylor               Grade 5            Flute Solo                     Superior Rating (I+)

Amber Koelmel            Grade 7            Clarinet Solo                Superior Rating

Victoria Johnson           Grade 6            Trumpet Solo               Superior Rating

Maddison Nygren         Grade 6            French Horn Solo         Superior Rating

Amanda Day                Grade 5            Trumpet Solo               Superior Rating

Band Students – SMALL GROUPS:

Ben Simnitt/John Martin           

Grade 6            Trombone/Baritone Duet   Superior Rating

Nichole Huckeby/Morgan Luetkenhause

                                    Grade 6            Clarinet Duet                            Superior Rating

Lauren Taylor/Haley Konecky/Hana Mayfield

                                    Grade 5            Woodwind Trio                        Superior Rating

Allison Hough/Chelsea Musgrave          Flute Duet                                Superior Rating (I+)

Cassidy LaCroix/Courtney Andersen

                                    Grade 5            Flute/Trombone Duet                Superior Rating

I would also like to mention that not all of the judges gave out 1+ ratings, and only stuck with I, II and Honorable Mention. However, one of our instrumental judges did give out a few 1+ ratings, so they are listed above. Also, one of the judges said the students at this contest were much more prepared than the last contest he judged and he was impressed with the quality of performances at the competition.