The Michigan City High School soloists and members of the Treble Chorale and City Singers ensembles participated in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) District Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 2. All of the students received Gold Ratings on music of a high difficulty level; they will now compete at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Indianapolis on February 16.
Soloists receiving gold medals: Miranda Brown (for her solo “Sure on this Shining Night” by Samuel Barber) Deneza Jadol (for her solo “Kyrie” by John Leavitt) Aaron Rehbien (for his solo “Early in the Morning” by Ned Rorem)
Treble Chorale Ensemble members receiving gold medals (singing “Will He Remember” arr. By Ron Nelson): Sarah Becker, Alycia Braniger, Miranda Brown, Jessa Cawthron, Tara Foley, Olivia Glowacki, Cheyenne Haney, Deneza Jadol, Shalynn McNeal, Lindsey Nelmar, Victoria Myhand, Kasey Nowatzke, Claire Powers, Madison Ream, Tara Seizys, and Debra Whitlow
City Singers Ensemble members receiving gold medals (singing “I Hear a Voice A Prayin’” by Houston Bright): Alex Agugliari, James Anthony, Miranda Brown, Jessa Cawthron, Cristian Galvan, Cheyenne Haney, William Harber, Richer Huynh, Deneza Jadol, Michael Jones, Autumn Kinney, Danny Konshak, Lindsey Nelmar, Madison Ream, Aaron Rehbein, Rebecca Richmond
Michigan City Area Schools middle school vocalists and pianists also took part in the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble contest on February 2. The following students were recognized for outstanding performances:
Barker Middle School Vocal Soloists: Deja Cain (Gold medal), Hannah Campbell (Gold medal), Cassidy Downs (Gold medal), Alyssa Mannaioni (Gold medal), Kelsey Pearson (Silver medal), Jordan Tuel (Gold medal), Julia Wahl (Gold medal) Vocal Trio: Cassidy Downs, Cheyenne Elam and Alyssa Mannaioni (Gold medal) Vocal Quartet: Michelle Holzer, Briana Resto, Kaitlyn Steinhiser, Julia Wahl (Gold medal) Piano Solos: April Lawrenz (Gold medal), Rachel Lawrenz (Silver medal)
Krueger Middle School Piano Solos: Benita Bonseviciute, (Gold medal), Christian Repya (Silver medal) Vocal Solo: Samaria Person (Gold medal) Vocal Trio: Hayley Catchings, Anna Kmiecik, Makayla Stuart (Gold medal)