On Saturday, March 29th, 2025 over 30 music students from Bluestem Jr/Sr High School participated in the Regional Music Solo and Small Ensemble Festival held at Butler Community College. Here are the results:
Earning an Excellent 2 rating (second highest rating a student can receive):
Lincoln Caillouet, Euphonium Solo
Elliana Woolery, Bass Clarinet Solo
Jayde Lucas, Flute Solo
Sophia Ballard, Trumpet Solo
Sami Owens, Clarinet Solo
Kamiya Davis, Viola Solo
Rylee Orpen, Trumpet Solo
Brook Trent, Flute Solo
Shane Turner, Trumpet Solo
Andrew Follett, Snare Solo
Samantha Winn, Flute Solo
Earning an Outstanding Rating and advancing to State include:
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo
Pilar Cox, Alto Saxophone Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Trinity Hughes, Alto Saxophone Solo
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Sax Solo
Junior Woodwind Quartet: Evyn Neal, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, and Samantha Winn
Bluestem Woodwind Ensemble: Jazmine Anderson, Tyler Batson, Pilar Cox, Trinity Hughes, Alivia Jimenez, Cassandra Keeler, Jayde Lucas, Evyn Neal, Ellie Nelson, Sami Owens, Brooke Trent, Samantha Winn, and Elliana Woolery.
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Emmett Brice, Lincoln Caillouet, Jaxson Caywood, Gunner Greer, Regan Herold, Tony Lindahl, Rylee Orpen, Travis Smith, Tyler Topper, Shane Turner, Dalis Whiteside, Koa Willhite, Evan Worrell, Isaiah Wright.
Congratulations to all of our wonderful musicians participating in the regional music festival! We are proud of you!
The State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum, KS. Congratulations to our state qualifiers!