Saturday, 30 members of the Chillicothe 7th and 8th grade bands participated in the Gallatin Solo/Ensemble Festival and represented our district with excellence. Two students earned an Outstanding (II) rating, and twenty-eight earned an Exemplary (I) rating.
James Cookinham, assistant band director, said the day was amazing and the band students put forth a tremendous effort. "Mrs. Cavanah and I are incredibly proud of these students and the hard work they put into their performances. Thank you to our families and community for your continued support of our band program," Cookinham said.
The results of the contest are as follows:
Outstanding (II)
Maddie Savage — Snare Drum
Brielle Swindel — Flute
Exemplary (I)
Raelyn Reeter — F HorN
Sophie Riggle — Flute
Madeline Winfrey — Trumpet
Riely Berry — Trombone
Piper Norman — Bass Clarinet
Jase Pittman — Snare Drum
Ella Dixon — Clarinet
Quincy Ream — Trombone
Gabe Allen — Trumpet
Meyiah Merriweather — Trombone
Dom Massey — Trumpet
Samantha McBee — Clarinet
Bo Thompson — Trumpet
Gracie Moore — Clarinet
Lane Stoner — F Horn
Alex Warren — Bassoon
Angel Boyette — Flute
Alaina Dang — Clarinet
Chloe Dang — Clarinet
Aubree Anderson — Flute
Carter Volker — Tuba
Collin Wheeler — Clarinet
Decker Rardon — Snare Drum
Ensembles (Exemplary I):
Chloe Dang & Alana Dang — Clarinet Duet
Rian McLey & Eva Heldenbrand — Brass Duet
Aubree Anderson, Nevaeh Mathews, Meyiah Merriweather — Mixed Trio
Saoirse Leverett, Riely Berry, Piper Norman — Mixed Trio
Caden Benitez & Kayden McKinstry — Mixed Duet
Congratulations to all of our student musicians on an outstanding day of performances!