Large Ensemble Contest Results 2012

All orchestras from received straight 1 ratings during the state music festival yesterday. The Concert Orchestra received straight 1 ratings for the first time in the history of LSWHS.

Wednesday, the Concert Band received a 2 rating and the percussion ensemble earned a 1 rating.

Great job so far!

Thanks to the hard work of the students and also the help of the many parent volunteers who help keep contest running smoothly.

Band Contest Results 2012

This past weekend, the following LSW Band students participated in the MSHSAA District Solo and Ensemble Festival. They represented our outstanding institution with musical excellence and class. I am so proud to be associated with these fine young musicians. Please let them know that you are proud of them as well as you see them in class.

Earning a “I” rating qualifies the musician to perform again at the MSHSAA State Music Festival on April 27 at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

Solos earning a Superior “1″ rating
Abby Kaiser – clarinet
Nathan Johnson – marimba
Joelle Beusterien – clarinet
Mickayla Chapman – clarinet
Laura Cooke – piccolo
Angela Bechtold – flute
Hannah Ogden – clarinet
Collin Allen – trombone
Tyler Cox – trombone
Grant Fischer – piano
Jordan McConnell – flute
Shayla Brown – flute
Hannah Adair – flute
Aaron Ratigan – trombone
Courtney Bingham – oboe
Devon DeVaughn – flute
Alex Northcraft – snare drum
Dan Ratigan – snare drum
Tom Petrucci – snare drum
Parker Sheridan – snare drum
Grant Fischer – french horn
Laura Cooke – flute
Sawyer Harmon – tuba
Dan Ratigan – marimba
Alyssa DeJarnette – clarinet

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