Rock Port Junior High musicians performed at the Northwest Missouri State University Solo Festival Saturday, February 19. The musicians all received I (Exemplary) ratings. Pictured, from left to right, are: Desmond Chaney, bari sax solo; Sophia Storm, mallet solo; Mya Welch, flute solo; Audrey Dougherty, clarinet solo; Lily Wilroy, flute solo; and Izac Hurst, timpani solo. The students were accompanied by Richard Boettner. (Abby Palmer photo)

Four Fairfax Junior High music students competed in the NWMSU Solo and Ensemble competition Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Maryville, Missouri. All students performed a solo with piano accompanist Suzanne Southard and each earned a I rating in their solo performances. From left to right are Amelia Larson (8th grade), and Chloe Vernon, Piper Morris, and Lexi Brown (7th grade). (Jennifer Vernon photo)