On Saturday, March 18th, 13 Tawas Area High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Midland High School.

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On Saturday, March 18th, 13 Tawas Area High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Midland High School.  Out of 10 events performed, eight received a Division I rating, one received a Division II rating, and one received a Division III rating.  This a great showing from our school, and a testament to our student's hard work and dedication to making great music.  Congratulations to all!  Go Braves!!!
 
Division I "Superior" Ratings
  • Madison Marzec:  Proficiency I Flute Solo (90/100)
  • Gabrielle Whetstone Johnson:  Proficiency I Tuba Solo (87/100)
  • Riley Garrett:  Proficiency I Tenor Saxophone Solo (85/100)
  • Isabel Trancoso:  Freshman Clarinet Solo
  • Brooke Barnes:  Freshman Alto Saxophone Solo
  • Madison Marzec, Leslie Evans:  Flute Duet
  • Isabel Trancoso, Charlotte Vetter:  Clarinet Duet
  • Madison Marzec, Ashley Runyan, Aaliyah Cota, Leslie Evans:  Flute Quartet
 
Division II "Excellent" Ratings
  • Spencer Brincefield, Allison Litzner, Megan Wood, Noah Smith, Gabrielle Whetstone Johnson:  Brass Quintet
Division III Ratings
  • Megan Wood:  Proficiency I French Horn Solo (60/100)