84 band students from the CGD 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Band participated in the 2022 MS Solo Festival.
The Solo Festival was held on March 3 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, Monte Leichsenring, and Rollie Jensen.
The students earned 61 Blue Ribbons, signifying a “Superior Performance”, and 21 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 in their grade level.
Students receiving the “Outstanding Soloist” Awards included (pictured):
FRONT ROW: (left to right)
Quincy Watts…6th Percussion (Snare Drum)
Caleb Sweeney…6th Woodwind (Alto Saxophone)
Eduardo Rivera…6th Brass (Trumpet)
MIDDLE ROW: (left to right)
J.D. Morrical…7th Percussion (Snare Drum)
Emily Sandoval…7th Woodwind (Clarient)
Logan Torsell…7th Brass (Trombone)
BACK ROW: (left to right)
Claire Kirstein…8th Percussion (Snare Drum)
Amya Schaffer…8th Woodwind (Flute)
Ethan Hasty…8th Brass (Trumpet)
Congratulations to all performers on a job well done!
