RRHS Students Earn Excellent and Superior Ratings in Solo & Ensemble Competitions

Band and choir students from Rocky River High School recently competed in Solo & Ensemble competitions, earning excellent and superior ratings in both.

The RRHS band competed in the Greater Cleveland Solo & Ensemble on January 26 at Normandy HS, while the choir students competed in the Ohio Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble on February 9 at North Ridgeville HS.

The Solo & Ensemble competitions are individual and small group performances and evaluation opportunities for students who are looking for additional chances to sharpen their music skills. Students select a piece of music in conjunction with their director and work on it for six to eight weeks prior to the event.

Competitors perform their scales (if they are in band) and pieces (memorized if they are in choir) for an adjudicator who provides them with a rating and constructive criticism for improvement.

Kirk Taylor and Kristina Kennedy helped to prepare the band students, while Allison Paetz and Donna Fagerhaug assisted the choir students with preparations.

Congratulations to all students who competed in these prestigious events!

The following students participated in OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest this year: Sam Buehrle (Tenor); Maggie Chapman (Soprano); Jaydin Dominguez (Soprano); Nadine El Dabh (Soprano); Julia Gutia (Soprano); Audrey Harkins (Soprano); Nicole Herbert (Soprano); Gilliana Laudato (Soprano); Noah Lewis (Baritone); Madison Preston (Alto); Katrina Raynes (Mezzo Soprano); Alison Ritvo (Alto); Sasha Ruffus (Mezzo Soprano); Maria Sandy (Mezzo Soprano); Grace Wang (Soprano); Keaton White (Bass)

The following students participated in the Greater Cleveland Solo & Ensemble this year: Dasara Beta (Trumpet); Paulina Bucaro (Percussion); Arnaud Carroll (Trumpet); Mia Centuori (Euphonium); Amanda Cini (Trumpet); Emma Downing (Oboe); Jane Foley (Clarinet); Adam Hackett (Piano); Adam Hackett (Bass Clarinet); Andy Hackett (Percussion); Jacob Hammarlund (Trumpet); Bella Mediate (Cello); Amelia Milner (Bassoon); Josh Olson (Trumpet); John Sandy (Percussion); Ava Semaan (Flute); Jack Sierputowski (Trumpet); Lauren Solecki (Oboe); Maddy Smyth (Flute); Marin Way (Clarinet)

Amanda Cini & Elisa Cintron (Trumpet / Flute Duet); Sophia Hess & Lillian Beach (French Horn / Alto Saxophone Duet); Dasara Beta, Arnaud Carroll, Josh Olson, & Jack Sierputowski (Trumpet Quartet)