Lahser Orchestra Students get Highest Ratings in
District level Solo and Ensemble
On February 2nd, Lahser orchestra students participated in MSBOA (Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association) District level Solo and Ensemble. We had 15 events participate – 13 of them received the highest rating possible and the other 2 received the second highest rating possible. |
| 1st Division Rating Solos |
Emily Hill, cello – 10th grade
Joann Lee, violin – 9th grade
Anna Lewenz, violin – 11th grade
Alison MacKenzie, viola – 12th grade
Erika Mayer, viola – 12th grade
Tiasha Nandi, piano – 10th grade |
Jimmy Park, violin – 10th grade
Pooja Patel, violin – 10th grade
Max Smith, cello – 9th grade
Abigail Wagner, viola – 11th grade
Paul Youn, cello – 9th grade
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| 1st Division Rating Ensembles |
Joann Lee, Jimmy Park, Max Smith – violin/cello trio
Paul Youn, Peter Youn – violin/cello duet
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| 2nd Division Rating Solos |
Lindsey Bander, violin – 12th grade
Peter Youn, violin – 11th grade
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Congratulations to all!
What is the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival?
MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival is an opportunity for individual music students from member schools to perform a selection of their choice for adjudication. District-level festivals are held in late January through mid-February. Each student or group of students is evaluated by one judge and rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible. Students or groups that earn a rating of 1 (or "Superior") are qualified for State Solo & Ensemble Festival which is held in March. The basic structure of State Solo & Ensemble Festival is the same as District, but the students are held to a higher standard. Soloists in grades 10 through 12 must perform Proficiency Exams which include scales and sight reading. Students and ensembles that are chosen for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Band, Orchestra, Soloists and Ensembles come from the highest rated events at the State Festival. Participating students that earn a rating of 1 or 2 at District or State Festivals are eligible to purchase medals.
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