Vocalists achieving superior ratings at the Solo-Ensemble Contest April 9 are (front row, from left) Katie Jauert, Melissa Boeve, Laura Vogt, Dan Antoine, Emily Brandel and Brent Van Aartsen. Second row: Trevor Maine, Colby Anderson, Cara Wynia, Kim Thompson and Kyle Bitterman. Back row: Isaac Schmidt, Allana Gacke, Ashley Gacke, Darren Fransen, Justin Van Wyhe and Tim Boen.
By Lori Ehde
Luverne High School students competed in the solo/ensemble contest on Monday April 9, in Fulda. Eight schools participated including Luverne.
Choir
The following individuals received superior ratings on their vocal solo: Colby Anderson, Dan Antoine, Kyle Bitterman, Tim Boen, Melissa Boeve, Emily Brandel, Darren Fransen, Allana Gacke, Ashley and Allana Gacke (vocal duet), Katie Jauert, Trevor Maine, Isaac Schmidt, Kim Thompson, Brent Van Aartsen, Justin Van Wyhe, Laura Vogt and Cara Wynia.
The following individuals received excellent ratings on their solo: Daniel Amborn, Amanda Berghorst, Callen Bosshart, Hannah Breyfogle, Angie Cleveringa, Danielle Deragisch, Katie Kannenberg, Julia Lovett, Sonya Miller, Alisha Moeller, Jordan Papik, Alyssa Radisewitz, Leah Radisewitz, Morgan Rider, Joe Schomacker, Chris Thacker, Ruby Vanden Hoek, Jesson Vogt, Dan Voigt, Amanda Ward.
The following individuals received good ratings on their vocal solo: Sarah Lange and Jennifer Lovett.
Band
Students receiving superior ratings are:
Flute: Mary Brandel (perfect score), Cara Wynia, Rachel Tofteland and Nicole Fuerstenberg.
Clarinet: Emily Brandel (perfect score), Melissa Oeding, Morgan Rider, Susan Richters and Jocelyn Alschlager.
Alto sax: Isaac Schmidt, Patricia Willers, Alisha Moeller and Elizabeth Ennenga.
Trumpet: Dan Voigt, Megan Knips, Tom Sandager, Jordan Papik and Tom Bouwman.
Horn: Kendra Essman.
Trombone: Dan Antoine and Scott Boelman.
Multiple percussion: Bob Cook.
Woodwind Duet: Mary and Emily Brandel (perfect score).
Flute quintet: Mary Brandel, Nicole Fuerstenberg, Rachel Tofteland, Cara Wynia and Laura Vogt (perfect score).
Percussion ensemble: Bob Cook, Will Weber, Andrea Boler, Lexi Jauert, Becky Goehle, Chelsea Cronin, Becky Antoine, Chris Cook, Lindsey Van De Berg, Colby Anderson, Andy Stegemann and Nic Uilk.
Percussion ensemble: Tyler Scheidt, Ryan Goebel, Aaron Schmidt, Bob Cook, Will Weber, Lindsey Van De Berg, Lexi Jauert, Becky Antoine, Colby Anderson, Chris Cook, Andy Stegemann, Nic Uilk and Andrea Boler.
Those receiving excellent ratings are:
Flute: Becky Goehle and Kristin Miller.
Clarinet: Kristi Oeding.
Trumpet: Jessica Jessen.
Trombone: Tim Boen.
Trombone Trio: Scott Boelman, Tim Boen and Chris Vickery.