Dozens of Marion High School students competed in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble competitions in the past month, and many brought home top ratings for their performances. In addition, 36 Marion High School students have advanced to the state level competition.
Marion High School state qualifiers:
- Jessi Adaway (9th)
- Nolan Berryhill (10th)
- Ethan Boogar* (12th)
- Madelynn Boogar* (10th)
- Skylar Boogar (9th)
- Eliana Campanero (9th)
- Ashton Circle (10th)
- Selah Craig (10th)
- Aliya Cruz* (10th)
- Bralen Davis (10th)
- Benjamin Havens (9th)
- Micah Hawkins (10th)
- King Henriquez (9th)
- Chayim Hofmann (11th)
- Caleb Huff* (12th)
- Hannah Huff* (9th)
- Noah Gilreath (12th)
- Lucy Jenkins (10th)
- Gavin Johnson (10th)
- Evan Knight (10th)
- Quynh “Kate” Nguyen (9th)
- Alexa Ortiz (10th)
- Axel Ortiz* (10th)
- Justin Peters* (11th)
- Colin Royse* (10th)
- Brooklynne Smith (10th)
- Nick Smith (10th)
- Jehren Smithley (11th)
- Sarah Terhune (12th)
- Manuel Trejo* (11th)
- Macey Wayman* (9th)
- Zoey Wayman* (11th)
- Donald West (12th)
- Jacob Wood (12th)
- Kyliegh Yeakle (12th)
- Davon Young (10th)
* advanced with more than one solo or ensemble
Each year, the Indiana State School Music Association puts on regional and state level Solo & Ensemble competitions for instrumentalists and for vocalists and pianists. This year, vocal/piano regional competitions were held Feb. 1, and instrumental regional competitions were held on Feb. 8. Several musicians advanced to state level competition, which is set for Feb. 22 for vocal and piano, and March 1 for instrumental.
We congratulates these students on their great accomplishments, and expresses gratitude to the teachers who work every day to help these students develop their talent and skills.
Here’s a look at the full list of MHS musicians who competed at the Regional Solo & Ensemble, and their awards:
Instrumental soloists:
Advancing to state (Group I gold rating):
- Ethan Boogar, senior, baritone
- Madelynn Boogar, sophomore, earned Group I gold for two solos, on timpani and on marimba
- Caleb Huff, senior, marimba
- Hannah Huff, freshman, flute
- Axel Ortiz, sophomore, alto saxophone
- Justin Peters, junior, trombone
- Manuel Trejo, junior, trumpet
- Noah Gilreath, senior, marimba
Other regional awards:
- Mackenzie Herring, freshman, alto saxophone, Group I silver rating
- Quynh “Kate” Nguyen, freshman, flute, Group I silver rating
- Jaylin Drake, senior, timpani, Group II gold rating
- Ryan French, sophomore, bass clarinet, Group II gold rating
- Hannah Smith, freshman, clarinet, Group II gold rating
- Katy Rayment, freshman, clarinet, Group II silver rating
- Donald Butcher, junior, baritone, Group IV gold rating
Instrumental ensembles:
Advancing to state (Group I gold rating):
- Brass quintet: Sarah Terhune, Donald West, seniors; Justin Peters, Jehren Smithley, Manuel Trejo, juniors
- Percussion ensemble: Caleb Huff, Jacob Wood, Kyliegh Yeakle, seniors; Chayim Hofmann, junior; Madelynn Boogar, Bralen Davis, Evan Knight, sophomores; Jessi Adaway, freshman
- Jazz saxophone quartet: Ashton Circle, Gavin Johnson, Alexa Ortiz, Axel Ortiz, sophomores
- Flute quartet: Eliana Campanero, Benjamin Havens, Hannah Huff, Quynh “Kate” Nguyen, freshmen
Other regional awards:
- Clarinet quartet: Layla Bohde, senior; Dakhota Daley, Evelynn Lopez-Gomez, juniors; Hannah Smith, freshman; Group I silver rating
- Woodwind quartet: Ethan Doyle, junior; Oliver Staton, sophomore; Carson Martindale, Angeleah Garcia, freshmen; Group III silver rating
Vocal soloists:
Advancing to state (Group I gold rating):
- Ethan Boogar, senior
- Aliya Cruz, sophomore
- Hannah Huff, freshman
- Colin Royse, sophomore
- Macey Wayman, freshman
- Zoey Wayman, junior
Vocal ensembles:
Advancing to state (Group I gold rating):
- Ethan Boogar, senior; Nolan Berryhill, Micah Hawkins, Colin Royse, Nick Smith, Davon Young, sophomores, King Henriquez, freshman
- Selah Craig, Brooklynne Smith, sophomores; Hannah Huff, Macey Wayman, freshmen
Zoey Wayman, junior; Aliya Cruz, Lucy Jenkins, sophomores; Skylar Boogar, freshman
Piano soloists:
Advancing to state (Group I gold rating):
- Colin Royse, sophomore
Other regional awards:
- RJ Slinkard, freshman, Group II gold rating
- Liam Carpenter, freshman, Group II silver rating
>> Click here to view complete MCS Solo & Ensemble results grades 5-12