The ROCORI High School Band Solo/Ensemble contest was held on Wednesday, February 21st at Monticello High School. Twenty-three instrumental groups involving 33 students were judged on their performances. The students were judged on Tone Quality, Rhythm, Technique, Intonation, Musicianship and Overall Performance. Of those performances, 17 received the top rating of “Superior” and six received the next highest rating of “Excellent”. William Sauers (Sr. trumpet) and Alex McDonald (Soph. bassoon) each scored a perfect 40 on their individual solos. Alex also received “Best at Site” for his performance. The students are taught under the direction of their band teacher Mr. Tony Hutar and accompanied by Mrs. Julene Faber-Andrusick. It was a great day!
Pictured: Back Row: Jon Oberg (Percussion), Allie Faber (Percussion), Owen Hoepner (Tuba), Andrew Hansen (Fr. Horn), Alex McDonald (Bassoon), Daniel Lingl (Clarinet), Max Sorensen (Saxophone), William Hutar (Trumpet), Ethan Nohner (Trumpet), William Sauers (Trumpet) Third Row: Ashlin Vossen (Saxophone), Greta Wesenberg (Percussion), Danny Mooney (Trumpet), Gail Cruz Guerrero (Fr. Horn) Second Row: Moriah Ruff (Flute), Konner Deiss (Trumpet), Cora Yarke (Percussion), Ava Sandoval (Euphonium), Avery Winter (Tenor Saxophone), Rylin Dierkes (Oboe), Hanna Moser (Flute), Grace Spoden (Flute), Tianna Murphy (Trombone) First Row: Elonie Durand Geoffroy (Exchange Student from France-Trumpet), Emily Christensen (Flute), Audrey Ripple (Percussion), Caleb Zabinski (Percussion), Dejya Sieben (Percussion), Olivia Voight (Flute), Nolan Kramer (Saxophone), Kristen Goenner (Clarinet) Floor: Allen Moctezuma (Flute)
