Wa-Hi Musicians Shine

The Walla Walla High School Instrumental musicians traveled to Richland High School and competed in the Columbia Basin Music Educators Association’s Solo & Ensemble contest this past Saturday. Each student and ensemble performed in front of an adjudicator and received a rating of I, II, III, IV, V, with I = superior rating and V= poor. The top three musicians in each category (winner, 1st alternate, 2nd alternate) are ranked, with the winner going on to compete in April at the State Solo & Ensemble Competition in Ellensburg.

Wa-Hi Regional Solo & Ensemble Standouts

Flute Solo:
• Winner: Thomas Kaminsky

Small Woodwind Ensemble:
• Winner: Thomas Kaminsky-Flute, Keeli McKern-Clarinet, Blake Averett-Piano

Piano Solo
• Winner: Blake Averett

Large Brass Ensemble:
• Winners: Wa-Hi Brass Quintet – Rebecca Whitehurst-Trumpet, Owen Peterson-Trumpet, Ryan Watilo-Trombone, Braden Holgate-French Horn, Ezekiel Thompson-Tuba

Clarinet Solo:
• 1st Alternate – Keeli McKern

Viola Solo:
• 2nd Alternate – Adelaide Snow