The Hershey Band and Choir students delivered outstanding performances at the SPVA Music Contest yesterday, earning top honors and multiple Best of Conference (BOC) awards. Their hard work and dedication continue to shine, with several students and ensembles receiving Superior (I) ratings.
Instrumental Highlights:
Concert Band – I and BOC (Third consecutive year, with a perfect score for the second year in a row!)
Jazz Band – I and BOC (All three judges awarded them a I!)
Rachel Simonson – I (Flute Solo) and I (Xylophone Solo)
Rhett Edelman – I and BOC (Alto Sax Solo)
Sam Sachtjen – I (Alto Sax Solo)
Katie Abbott – I and BOC (Baritone Solo, fourth consecutive year!) and I and BOC (Tuba Solo)
Lillian Fuchser – I (Baritone Solo)
Christian Allen – I (Tuba Solo)
Katie Abbott & Rhett Edelman – I and BOC (Baritone/Alto Sax Duet)
Senior Mixed Instrument Ensemble – I and BOC (Katie Abbott, Noah Connick, Rhett Edelman, Stephanie Eller, Logan Fletcher, Aubrie Martino-Zogg, Avalon Quick, Erika Rahn, and Tatume Rinke)
Choral Highlights:
Girls Quartet – I and BOC (Abby Hiatt, Livia Jones, Adysen Ruppert, and Braislee Wilson)
Abby Hiatt – I (Girls High Voice Solo)
Amelia Lake – I (Girls High Voice Solo)
Adysen Ruppert – I (Girls Low Voice Solo)
Congratulations to all students for their hard work and achievements! Now, the focus shifts to the District Music Contest at Perkins County this April. Best of luck to our talented musicians as they continue their journey of excellence!