The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble competition held on Saturday, February 10th at Barberton High School was a spectacular showcase of musical talent, with dedicated student musicians earning top ratings across every performance. Our student musicians, soloists and ensembles alike, delivered outstanding performances, and securing top ratings across every performance.
Soloists Shine with Superior Ratings:
The soloists took center stage, each earning a Superior rating for their exceptional performances:
- Tuba - Evan Ridenbaugh: Bouree
- Clarinet - Landen Gedeon: Mozart Concerto K.622
- Bass Clarinet - Landen Gedeon: Deepwood
- Baritone Vocal - Marshall Dahlen: Annie Laurie
- Tenor Vocal - Jack Carmichael: Wayfaring Stranger
- Mezzo Soprano - Emma Scherick: Au bord de leau
Soloists were accompanied by the talented Alissa Mujanovic.
Ensembles Excel with Superior Ratings:
Ensemble performances were equally impressive, with each group earning a Superior rating:
Cwazy Quintet - Vocal Quintet: Always Something Sings
- Olivia Grcar, Abygail Seiler, Hallie Cebulla, Owen Bass, Aaron Rodhe
JAG Jamz Perkution - Percussion Ensemble: Sabre Dance
- Leah Bailey, Owen Norris, Hannah Kernig, Simon Fergis, Elise Edwards, Autumn Andrews, Elizabeth Proya, Madi Seiler
JAG Brass Sextet - Brass Sextet: Contrasts by Bach
- Evan Ridenbaugh, Aaron Evans, Olivia Grcar, Emma Scherick, Aaron Rodhe, Hallie Cebulla
The Snazzy Trumpeters - Trumpet Trio: Musette
- Sunny Oliver, Rylen Sharpnack, Zack Dean
The G-Tones - Brass Quartet: March Pontificale
- Aaron Evans, Landen Gedeon, Aaron Rodhe, Hallie Cebulla
The Four Saxmen - Saxophone Quartet: Pollywog’s Lake Talk
- Ollie May, Vincent Yukich, Landen Gedeon, Hines Estes
The Fab Four - Trumpet Quartet: Procession and March
- Aaron Rodhe, Hallie Cebulla, Colin Cupples, Owen Bass
The Brumpet Bagel - Trumpet Trio: Trumpet Carousel
- Aaron Rodhe, Hallie Cebulla, Owen Bass
Sultans of Saxophone - Saxophone Trio: All Through the Night
- Tessa Burnworth, Ollie May, Loreal Puleo
A Quart of Wood - Woodwind Quartet: Two German Dances
- Abygail Seiler, Landen Gedeon, Eva VonBergen, Savannah Wolff
The exceptional teamwork, precision, and musicality displayed by these ensembles underscored the dedication and talent of the students.