On Saturday, April 26th, 28 High School musicians represented Bluestem at the Kansas 3A State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival held at Southeast of Saline High School in Gypsum. Here are the results:
Receiving an Outstanding “1” Rating
Zola Batson, Vocal Solo
Tyler Batson, Alto Saxophone Solo
Pilar Cox, Alto Saxophone Solo
Tyler Topper, Euphonium Solo
Dalis Whiteside, Euphonium Solo
Gunner Greer, Trombone Solo
Evyn Neal, Clarinet Solo
Bluestem Brass Ensemble: Rylee Orpen, Lincoln Caillouet, Dalis Whiteside, Shane Turner, Gunner Greer, Jaxson Caywood, Evan Worrell, Tyler Topper, Sophia Ballard, Wyatt Brewer, Isaiah Wright, Emmett Brice, Regan Herold, Tony Lindahl, and Koa Willhite.
Receiving an Excellent “2” Rating:
Trinity Hughes, Alto Saxophone Solo
Cassandra Keeler, Flute Solo
Junior Woodwind Quartet: Samantha Winn, Brook Trent, Samantha Owens, and Evyn Neal.
Bluestem Woodwind Ensemble: Tyler Batson, Pilar Cox, Jazmine Anderson, Samantha Winn, Elliana Woolery, Brooke Trent, Samantha Owens, Jayde Lucas, Evyn Neal, Trinity Hughes, Cassandra Keeler, and Alivia Jimenez.
Congratulations to all of our state qualifiers! You all did fantastic!
A special thank you to Lisa Neas and Nancy Bosquez for playing piano for our soloists and to Rawslin for driving the bus!
Ellie Nelson, Baritone Saxophone, qualified with both a solo and the Woodwind Ensemble, but was unable to participate.
The band students are lead by Mr. Eric Pretz and vocal students are under the direction of Mrs. Katie Pretz.