The mixed eight vocal ensemble of Addison Noland, Alex Barnett, Claire Martin, Lizzie Schlueter, Brody Wennihan, Ian Stepp, Chase Pearson, and Quin Staten earned a I. (Submitted photos)

 

The vocal sextet of Lizzie Schlueter, Addison Noland, Alex Barnett, Zoe Madron, Sydnee Bruns, and Claire Martin earned a I.

 

The Tarkio trumpet trio of Quin Staten, Lizzie Schlueter, and Jozee Eaton earned a I rating at District Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival and advance to state. Quin also earned a I on his vocal solo and Lizzie and Jozee also earned Is on their trumpet solos.

 

Brody Wennihan earned a I on his vocal solo.

 

Olivia Schaefer earned a I on her euphonium solo.

 

Gabe Harms earned a I on his trombone solo.

 

Lexi Brown earned a I on her vocal solo.

 

Music students from all three Atchison County schools competed in the District Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival this past weekend. Musicians earned the following ratings: I – Gold (Exemplary); II – Silver (Outstanding); and III – Bronze (Satisfactory).

Several students earned a I and thus advance to the state competition at the University of Missouri – Columbia April 26, 2024. Results from the event follow:

FAIRFAX

Students accompanied on piano by Suzanne Southard

Lexi Brown – Vocal (I)

Brass Trio – Austin Helfers, Kendall Kingery, and Mason Kingery (II)

Kendall Kingery – Baritone (II)

Amelia Larson – Flute (II)

Chloe Vernon – Alto Sax (II)

Cowen O’Riley – Alto Sax (II)

ROCK PORT

Students accompanied

on piano

by Richard A. Boettner

Audrey Dougherty – Clarinet (II)

Blue Jay Mallet Trio (II)

Blue Jay Brass Quintet (II)

Jaymes Herron – Tenor Sax (II)

Hadleigh Jones – Vocal (II)

Arianna Shimmel – Vocal (II)

Mya Welch – Flute (II)

Lily Wilroy – Flute (II)

Lexi Stanton – Vocal (III)

TARKIO

Students accompanied

on piano

by Melody Barnett

and Donovan Jones

Jozee Eaton – Trumpet (I)

Gabe Harms – Trombone (I)

Mixed 8 Vocal – Alex Barnett, Claire Martin, Addison Noland, Chase Pearson, Lizzie Schlueter, Quin Staten, Ian Stepp, and Brody Wennihan (I)

Sextet – Alex Barnett, Sydnee Bruns, Zoe Madron, Claire Martin, Addison Noland, and Lizzie Schlueter (I)

Olivia Schaefer – Euphonium (I)

Lizzie Schlueter – Trumpet (I)

Quin Staten – Vocal (I)

Trumpet Trio – Jozee Eaton, Lizzie Schlueter, and Quin Staten (I)

Brody Wennihan – Vocal (I)

Alex Barnett – Vocal (II)

Kamryn Brown – Tenor Saxophone (II)

River Dow – Timpani (II)

Abigail Harms – Clarinet (II)

Finn Hurst – Trumpet (II)

Claire Martin – Vocal (II)

Connor Morton – Keyboard Mallet (II)

Addison Noland – Vocal (II)

Percussion Trio – River Dow, Luke Morey, and Ian Stepp (II)

Lizzie Schlueter – Vocal (II)

Ian Stepp – Vocal (II)

Quin Staten – Trumpet (II)

Isaac Vette – Snare Drum (II)

Bailey Wennihan – Flute (II)

Clarinet Trio – Abigail Harms, Addison Noland, and Brooklyn Wennihan (III)

Brooklyn Wennihan – Clarinet (III)

Alyson Wooten – Flute (III)