On Saturday, February 4th, Tawas hosted the District 9 Solo and Ensemble Festival.

On Saturday, February 4th, Tawas hosted the District 9 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Schools from Alpena to Clare and in between participated in the event. Musicians performed either a solo or a small ensemble for adjudication, received feedback on-site, and were given a rating based on the quality of their performance. Tawas had 26 events performed at the festival. Of the 26, 11 events earned a Division II "Excellent" rating. The remaining 15 events earned a Division I "Superior" rating, qualifying for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival on March 18th. All events received medals! Congratulations to all!!!

Division I "Superior" - Qualifying for State Solo and Ensemble

Flute Solo - Madison Marzec
Bb Clarinet Solo - Isabel Trancoso
Alto Saxophone Solo - Brooke Barnes
Tenor Saxophone Solo - Riley Garrett
French Horn Solo - Megan Wood
Tuba Solo - Gabrielle Whetstone-Johnson
Flute Duet - Madison Marzec, Leslie Evans
Bb Clarinet Duet - Isabel Trancoso, Charlotte Vetter
Bb Clarinet Trio - Elizabeth Fletcher, Daniel Moon, Jolene Everham
Snare Drum Trio - Matthew Field, Malcolm Davis, Summer Riggs
Flute Quartet - Madison Marzec, Ashley Runyan, Aaliyah Cota, Leslie Evans
Brass Quintet - Spencer Brincefield, Allison Litzner, Megan Wood, Noah Smith, Gabrielle Whetstone-Johnson
Woodwind Choir - Ashley Runyan, Madison Marzec, Leslie Evans, Isabel Trancoso, Daniel Moon, Jolene Everham, Riley Garrett, Elizabeth Fletcher, Joanna Prentiss
Brass Choir - Spencer Brincefield, Allison Litzner, Braiden Curry, Kenaldo Williams, Charlotte Vetter, Megan Wood, Noah Smith, Xander Whitford, Cody Spurlock, Gabrielle Whetstone Johnson, Kathryn Armstrong, Faith Day, Audrey Klinger, Jolene Everham, Matthew Field, Daniel Stone
Percussion Ensemble - Allison Litzner, Audrey Klinger, Daniel Stone, Matthew Field, Summer Riggs, Malcolm Davis, Faith Day, Riley Garrett, Braiden Curry, Kathryn Armstong, Xander Whitford, Elizabeth Fletcher

Division II "Excellent"

Flute Solo - Nevaeh Romero
Oboe Solo - Joy Qiu
Bb Clarinet Solo - Charlotte Vetter
Trumpet Solo - Spencer Brincefield
Trumpet Solo - Kenaldo Williams
Trombone Solo - Noah Smith
Timpani Solo - Summer Riggs
Timpani Solo - Daniel Stone
Piano Solo - Matthew Field
Flute Duet - Nevaeh Romero, Mackenzie Kinney
Brass Duet - Noah Smith, Xander Whitford

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Brandon Jerashen