RHS Music Students Excel at OMEA Contest
RHS Music Students Excel at OMEA Contest
RHS’ Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir students made a big impression at the OMEA District XV Solo and Ensemble Contest in January.
They received very positive feedback on their preparation and performances. The judges also commented on the visible support that the students gave one another, many of whom stayed for much of the day to hear one another's performances. Not only did our current students stay to support their peers, three choir alumni even came by to join them.
We are incredibly proud of everyone’s hard work and dedication. We hope that you are as proud of yourselves as we are of you!
Keep reading for a full list of performers and their ratings.
ORCHESTRA
SOLOS
Bella Agboragbor (Violin Solo - Class C) - II
Morgan Clements (Cello Solo - Class B) - I
Emmett Culbert (Bass Solo - Class B) - I
Doriane Hare (Violin Solo - Class C) - I
Keisha Ibe (Violin Solo - Class B) - I
Lauren Johnson (Violin Solo - Class B) - I
Alilyana McKee (Violin Solo - Class C) - I
Olivia Mills (Violin Solo - Class C) - I
Brie Samayavong (Violin Solo - Class C) - I
Benjamin Steward (Bass Solo - Class C) - I
ENSEMBLES
Bella Agboragbor & Doriane Hare (Violin Duet - Class B) - I
Dylan Bailey & Cayden Griffin (Violin Duet - Class B) - I
Claudia Bowles & Scarlett Hanson (Violin Duet - Class C) - I
Emmett Culbert & Benjamin Steward (Bass Duet - Class B) - I
Sammy Soza & Nathan Teft (Violin/Cello Duet - Class C) - II
RATINGS
Rating I: An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.
Rating II: A strong performance in many respects, however not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation, or improper instrumentation.
CHOIR
SOLOS
Emmaclaire Agboragbor, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class B - I
Hannah Agboragbor, Soprano Solo - Class A - I
Leea Chandler, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class C - I
Grayce (Toby) Evans, Alto Solo - Class C - I
Makayla (Charlie) Gapen, Alto Solo - Class C - I
Angel Hadler, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class B - I
Thoren Jones, Baritone Solo - Class C - I
Tyler Kiesewetter, Tenor Solo - Class B - I
Piper Little, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class B - I
Lauren Medley, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class B - II
Braylen Pettibone, Baritone Solo - Class A - I
Dante Samba-Richardson, Baritone Solo - Class B - I
Anika Som, Alto Solo - Class C - I
Yuna Som, Alto Solo - Class A - I
Maxwell Songer, Baritone Solo - Class C - I
Arsema Teklu - Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class B - I
Mikiah (Sam) Tomlin - Alto Solo - Class C - II
Brooke Vanmeter, Mezzo Soprano Solo - Class C - II
Amaya Washington, Soprano Solo, Italian - Class A - I
ENSEMBLES
Raider Chorus Ensemble - Class B - I
Thoren Jones (gr. 9)
Tyler Kiesewetter (gr. 11)
Patrick Lee (gr. 9)
Ethan Perry McClung (gr. 12)
Braylen Pettibone (gr. 12)
Wyatt Purdin (gr. 9)
Dante Samba-Richardson (gr. 12)
Maxwell Songer (gr. 12)
Ben Steward (gr. 11)
Livingston Treble Chorus Ensemble - Class C, Latin - I
Emmaclaire Agboragbor (gr. 12)
Tori Danzy (gr. 9)
Lianna Deering (gr. 9)
Leah Emrick (gr. 11)
Maya Evans (gr. 11)
Piper Little (gr. 12)
Ricki Patton (gr. 9)
Donasia Pinson (gr. 9)
Jayana Whitson (gr. 10)
Summit Treble Chorus Ensemble, group 1 - Class B - I
Hannah Agboragbor (gr. 12)
Arsema Teklu (gr. 11)
Yuna Som (gr. 12)
Summit Treble Chorus Ensemble, group 2 - Class B - I
Leea Chandler (gr. 11)
Grayce (Toby) Evans (gr. 12)
Makayla (Charlie) Gapen (gr. 12)
Angel Hadler (gr. 11)
Anika Som (gr. 9)
Mikiah (Sam) Tomlin (gr. 12)
Brooke Vanmeter (gr. 11)
Amaya Washington (gr. 12)
RATINGS
Rating I: An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.
Rating II: A strong performance in many respects, however not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation, or improper instrumentation.
SYMPHONIC BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE
Symphonic Band Woodwind Choir: Rating II
Members: Victor Borbonio, Casey Cotner, Hannah Derikart, Mariame Diallo, Saniya Faust, Genevive Gammon, Samaria Head, Sinai Jarmon, Emily Kenny, Amber Koonts, Elijah Kristos, Brylea McNeese, Urslar Minta, McKayla Orozco-Rocha, Colton Ricketts, Elizabeth Shaffer, Keira Shannon, Ja'Miyla Walker, Katheryn White-Vincent, and Alexander Williams.
Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble: Rating, Festival Performance
Members:Nathan Collins, Nikolas Diapolo, Malachi Green, Landon Keeler, Alana Scott, Luke Spyker (unable to attend, but worked to perform), and Patrick Wright.
Wind Ensemble Percussion: Rating II
Members: Quinn Dean, Reese Herr, Katherine Luginbuhl, Matias Santos, Cody Shriver, and Parker Tennant.
Wind Ensemble Clarinet Trio No. 1: Rating I
Members: Makari James-Lee, Ephraim Russell, Carmen Walker
Symphonic Band Brass Choir: Rating, Festival Performance
Members: Lamiyah Bowers, Kynnedi Burney, Kaleb Covey, Bianca Dreher, Kennedi Golden, Malachi Green, Brayden Heptner, Hashi Hilowle, Nevaeh Jefferson, Maya Keeler, Malik Lara, Tori McCowin, Yobriel Ramirez-Ciprian, Nevaeh Riddle, Cameron Snyder, Monroe Vincent, and Aniyah Wade
Wind Ensemble Saxophone Sextet: Rating I
Members: Lainey Anderson, Lilly-Elizabeth Hughes, Makari James-Lee, Preston Kuhn, Dante Samba-Richardson, and Maxwell Songer.
Wind Ensemble Trombone/Baritone Trio: Rating I
Members: Riley Albright, Adriana Green, and Jacqueline Greene
Wind Ensemble Trumpet Trio No. 1: Rating I
Members: Malachi Green, Noah Muhammad, and Yonathon Polanco
Wind Ensemble Trombone/Baritone Quartet: Rating I
Members: Riley Albright, Adriana Green, Cameron Jarrett, Joshua McIntyre
Wind Ensemble Trumpet Trio No. 2: Rating I
Members: Dion Gresham, Lyric Kurland, Carlie Morris
Wind Ensemble Clarinet Trio No. 2: Rating I
Members: Catelyn Baltzer, Brendan Chapman, and Genevive Jones
Wind Ensemble Flute Choir: Rating II
Members: Audrey Brown, Christian Hall, Jayden Popejoy, Rochelle Wilder, and Saturn Zalenski.
RATINGS
Rating I: An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.
Rating II: A strong performance in many respects, however not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation, or improper instrumentation.
Festival Performance: A performance in which the ensemble has chosen to only receive adjudicator comments and not a rating. This may be due to performer absence (incomplete instrumentation), or a performer not prepared for performance (missing music, instrument, etc.)