92 students from the CGD 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Band participated in the 2022 MS Solo Festival. Additionally, 15 band students from the CGD 5th Grade Band performed a solo as well.
The Solo Festival was held on March 5 at the Middle School. The students prepared a solo during lessons beginning in January to prepare for the event. On the day of the Festival, the judges gave the soloists written and verbal feedback on their performances, as well as some tips on playing their instruments.
Judges for the event were Ryan Ringnalda, Tara Smith, Danielle Border, and Dave Swaroff.
The students earned 64 Blue Ribbons, signifying a “Superior Performance”, and 23 Red Ribbons meaning an “Excellent Performance”.
Additionally, 9 of the students received special recognition from the judges for being the “Outstanding Soloist” in their instrument family and their grade level.
Congratulations to all performers on a job well done!
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Students receiving the “Outstanding Soloist” Awards
FRONT ROW: (left to right) Addyson Greenfield…6th Percussion (Snare Drum) Daily Ordorez Lopez…6th Woodwind (Flute) Malia Rothman…6th Brass (Tuba)
MIDDLE ROW: (left to right) Nolyn Torsell…7th Percussion (Snare Drum) Mallory Keller…7th Woodwind (Clarinet) Blake Bilyeu…7th Brass (Trombone)
BACK ROW: (left to right) Quincy Watts…8th Percussion (Snare Drum) Ashly Ordonez Lopez…8th Woodwind (Alto Saxophone) Teddy Yackle…8th Brass (Trumpet)
