Saturday, March 23, 2013

Solo and Ensemble Fest

Ten band and six choir members from CHS participated in Solo and Ensemble Fest at Clarke High School in Osceola on March 23, 2013.  Seniors Kellie Lahart, Serina Hinman, Sara Foxhaven, Talia Learner, and Jonathon Wilson; Juniors Allyson Showers and Laura Tordoff, and Sophomores Micaela Plank, Kasey Lahart, Shantie Chance and Ashley Beatty performed for the band.  Seniors Leah Dow, Eric Sims, Sara Runyan and Juniors KayeLea Cook, Kari Musgrove and Sean Sullenger performed for the choir.
Judges listen and rate the performance from one to five with one being the best.  Students started preparing for the Fest a couple of months ago.
Leah Dow and Mike Deatz
Mikaela Plank participated in the event last year and was rated a one.  She says she practiced 20 minutes to an hour a couple of times a week.  Kari Musgrove also participated last year singing "Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head" and "The Cradle Song".  She didn't receive a rating last year, but feels she did just fine.  Tali Learner played "Glen Eden Polka" on the Euphonium this year.  Learner played "Spanish Dances" last year and received a one rating.  Serina Hinman practiced every night and played "The Magic Flute" on the flute.  This was her first year participating.

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