By Brianna Bratland
Solo and Ensemble competition is when students get to show off their musical talents by singing or playing a musical instrument in front of judges who will evaluate them on how they did.
There are many different music pieces to choose from whether they are singing or playing an instrument. They can choose to go solo, or they can sing with a group of people. Once they have their piece they work with their accompanist to perfect their piece for the judges.
Solo and Ensemble has no set place that it is held; the school changes each year. On February 18, Newman Catholic traveled to Marshfield Columbus to perform their pieces. When they perform, they have to introduce their piece and their accompanist, and then they do what they do best; sing or play. This year Mrs. Ahles, Mrs. Mootz, and Mrs. Losinski are the main accompanists and they are doing a fantastic job instructing the students, and helping them do well in front of the judges. The scores include a starred first, a one, two, three, or four with starred first being the best. If the student or group gets a starred first on their piece, they go on to state. The other ratings get a job well done!
This year Newman Catholic had a successful Solo Ensemble. Newman had many students that got starred firsts on their performances and they will be going to state competition in May. Not everyone went to state, but everyone did an excellent job! Participants that made it to state are Juta Pranuayte, Erin Kast, Erin Gassner, Blair Raschke, Anne Zieglmeier, Marshall DeLonay, Andrew Dushek, Brogan Resch, Lily Ward, and the Newman Catholic High Jazz Band. Everyone worked hard and did their best, and their hard worked paid off.
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