Rock Port musicians participate in Junior High Solo Music Contest

Almost all of the Rock Port Junior High music students pictured above earned I (superior) ratings at music contest. They were accompanied by Richard Boettner on piano. Also pictured is music instructor Abby Palmer. (Submitted by Abby Palmer)

Rock Port Junior High music students had a great day at the NWMSU Junior High Solo Festival February 18, 2023, in Maryville, Missouri.

Students receiving I (superior) and II (outstanding) ratings were:

Instrumental solos

Audrey Dougherty, I (clarinet); Aidan Smyser, I (snare); Kennedi Seiter, I (snare); Izac Hurst, I (timpani); Wyatt Huntley, I (trumpet); Stella VanGundy, I (bass drum); Eliza Mason, I (timpani); Amelia Mason, I (tambourine); Sophie Storm, I (marimba); Levi Lucas, I (baritone); Mya Welch, I (flute); Lily Wilroy, I+ (flute); Brandon Athen, I (trumpet); Logan Kish, I+ (flute); Jessa Geib, I- (flute); Cooper Daugherty, II (alto saxophone); Desmond Chaney, I (baritone saxophone)

Vocal solos

Audrey Dougherty, I; Cooper Daugherty, I; Logan Kish, I

Music instructor Abby Palmer remarked, “I am so proud of all of our RPJH kids! They are all better musicians because of this process and that makes me so excited for the future. Special thanks to Richard Boettner for accompanying the students on piano today!”

Fairfax students earn superior ratings at Junior High Solo Music Contest

Three Fairfax Junior High music students had a successful day at the Junior High Solo Music Contest in Maryville, Missouri. All three students received I (superior) ratings. They are Caroline Larson (piano), Chloe Vernon (alto saxophone), and Mason Kingery (trombone). Also pictured are band and choir instructor Deb Wyatt, left, and piano accompanist, Suzanne Southard, second from left. (Theresa Larson photo)

Three Fairfax music students participated in the Junior High Solo Music Contest held at NWMSU in Maryville, Missouri, on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The students were accompanied on the piano by Suzanne Southard.

Mason Kingery played “Fandango” by Forest L. Buchtel on his trombone and received a I (superior) rating. Chloe Vernon played “Contempora Suite,” movements 1 and 2, by Gordon Young on her alto saxophone and received a I+ (superior) rating. Caroline Larson played “Hear Those Lovely Bells,” arranged by Shaum, on the piano and received a I (superior) rating.