Chillicothe High School band students qualified to compete at the MSHSAA State Music Festival at the University of Missouri on April 30 after earning Exemplary (Gold) ratings at the MSHSAA Northwest District Solo & Small Ensemble Festival in St. Joseph on March 21. Pcitured front row left to right Evey Daffern, Reanna Reid, Kallen Hawkins, Hyun Lee, Elise Reid, Helena England 2nd row Anna Sprong, Addison Fagain, Kierra Williams, Isabella Leverett, Mason Eckert, Carlee Regan, Carson Brookman, Mackenzie Bagley, Joon Lee, Piper Guthrie, Alexander England, Aaron Snider, Gavin Harding, Ava Thompson, Dallyn Bailey, Ava Lance, Tyler Tipton, Kelly Hopper.

CHS Band Students Earn District Recognition; Several Advance to State April 30

Laura Schuler

April 17, 2026

Chillicothe High School band students recently earned outstanding recognition at the MSHSAA North West District Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, held March 21 in St. Joe. Many CHS musicians participated, showcasing their talent and dedication through solos and small ensembles.

Students who earned an Exemplary (Gold) rating will advance to perform at the MSHSAA State Music Festival at the University of Missouri on April 30.

District Results

Outstanding (Bronze)

  • Carson Brookman — Bari sax solo

  • Khloe South — Euphonium solo

  • Piper Guthrie, Kamri Pearson, Dallyn Baily, Tyler Tipton, Kallen Hawkins — Percussion quintet

Superior (Silver)

  • Anna Sprong, Evey Daffern, Kierra Williams — Trombone trio

  • Aaron Snider — Bass clarinet solo

  • Helena England — Clarinet solo

  • Gavin Harding — Trumpet solo

  • Gavin Harding — Horn in F solo

  • Kallen Hawkins — Marimba solo

  • Izabella Leverett — Flute solo

  • Addison Fagan — Bass clarinet solo

  • Ava Lance — Clarinet solo

  • Makenzie Bagley — Trumpet solo

  • Joon Lee — Trombone solo

  • Carlee Regan — Alto saxophone solo

  • Ava Thompson — Clarinet solo

Exemplary (Gold) — Advancing to State (April 30)

  • Mason Eckert — Alto saxophone solo

  • Mason Eckert, Carlee Regan, Reanna Reid — Saxophone trio

  • Helena England, Ava Lance, Kelly Hopper — Clarinet trio

  • Alexander England — Tuba solo

Congratulations to all of our CHS band students for representing Chillicothe so well, and best of luck to those advancing to State on April 30!