state solo
Congratulations the Bluestem band and vocal students for their wonderful performances at the State Music Solo and Small Ensemble Festival at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, KS on Saturday, April 27th! Here are the results (Based on a 1-5 rating system, 1 being the highest a student can earn)…

Students Earning an Outstanding “1” Rating:
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Bluestem Saxophone Quartet: Tyler Batson, Ellie Nelson, Noah Couey, and Pilar Cox
Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo
Mason Brenton, Snare Drum Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Andrew Follett, Snare Drum Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Elliana Woolery, Bass Clarinet Solo

Students Earning a Excellent “2” Rating
Brooke Trent, Flute Solo
Bluestem Saxophone Trio: Tyler Batson, Noah Couey, and Ellie Nelson
Evan Neal, Clarinet Solo
Lincoln Caillouet, Euphonium Solo
Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo
Bluestem Woodwind Quintet: Cassandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Landon Cofield, Elliana Woolery, and Pilar Cox
Jayde Lucas, Flute Solo
Samantha Winn, Flute Solo
Noah Couey, Alto Sax Solo
Bluestem Percussion Quartet: Trinity Hughes, Jacob House, Andrew Follett, and Ryan Travnichek 

Students Earning a Good “3” Rating
Samantha Owens, Clarinet Solo
Landon Cofield, Flute Solo
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Saxophone Solo

A special thank you to Randy for driving the bus, to the Bluestem Booster Club for bring snacks, and to Effie Winn for making breakfast burritos!

You all represented Bluestem well! We are proud of you!