Congratulations to the following Fulda High School student musicians for earning SUPERIOR ratings at the 2019 Solo and Ensemble Music Contest held at FHS on Monday evening. (The top score for a superior rating is 40 points.)
Vocal Solos: Mikala Dierks – score of 38; Carlos Meza – score of 38; Logan Clarke – score of 37; Dora Rodriguez – score of 36; Lance Marki – score of 36.
Vocal Duet: Ruby Verduzco and Rachael Ethridge – score of 37
Flute Solo: Hailee Guinn – score of 37
Ensembles receiving Excellent ratings were:
Low Brass Ensemble (34)
Sam Cheadle; Nathan Goedtke;
Nick Freese; Priya Eisfeld; Ryder Henning; Cory Renneke; Zach Thier; Braxton Henning
Clarinet Ensemble (34)
Emma Wehking; Brittany Lais; Aimee Sanchez; Hannah Ethridge; Chrissy Hermeling; Alexa Dierks
Trumpet Ensemble (34)
Tyler Madison; Logan Erdmann; Brandon Clausen;Mari Olsem; Becca Funk; Journey Mitchell; Khloe Gehl
Underclass Girls’ Chorus (33)
Mari Olsem; Taylor Bitker; Taryn Evers; Hannah Ethridge
Journey Mitchell; Ella Stapek; Tara Tuin; Morgan Gehl; Vanessa Vega; Hailee Guinn; Emily Madison; Chrissy Hermeling; Brooke Lais
Flute Solo (33)
Tina Henson
Percussion Ensemble (33)
Jazmine Vega; Kelsey Fuerstenberg; Cassi Holinka; Dora Rodriguez; Taryn Evers
Men’s Chorus (32)
Sam Cheadle; Karter Magnussen; Lance Marki; Carlos Meza; Logan Clarke; Jerimy Muecke; Jonathan Graw; Ryder Henning; Joe Fischer; Logan Erdmann; Tyler Madison;
Cory Renneke; Zach Thier; Nolan Onken; Brandon Clausen; Jaxson Tiesler; Ku Moo
34 singers and 41 instrument players in grades 8-12 from Fulda High School performed at the 2019 Solo and Ensemble Music Contest. Out of sixteen events entered by Fulda students, 14 of those won awards. 65 awards were won with 8 of them superior ratings and 57 excellent ratings.
Students from 10 other area schools attended the competition.
Director Matt Saxman stated, “I’m very proud of our young musicians for their accomplishments this year. I’m especially proud of our vocal soloists, each of whom won a superior award! With our difficult winter, we knew some of our ensembles were less prepared than we’d have liked, but each group put in a strong effort. Performing in front of a judge at contest as individuals or small groups is not easy, especially for young musicians. Each person’s contribution is very important and at the same time very exposed. Thank you to the community for continuing to support our school’s music programs – these are great opportunities for our students to get feedback and to grow in their confidence as musicians and as young adults. There is still a chance to hear several of the groups! Each of the larger vocal ensembles will perform at our Spring Choir Concert on May 20th, in addition to the top scoring vocal soloist and duet.”
