Wa-Hi Musicians on to State

Walla Walla High School musicians qualify for state competition
Walla Walla High School students recently competed in the Columbia Basin Music Education Association Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Festival at Hermiston High School. Congratulations to the following students on their success.

This year’s winners are:
* Mixed Large Ensemble - State Qualifier
Suzanne Nicault--Clarinet
Marcus Klem--trumpet
Nicholas Newton--Alto Sax
Andrew Bowen--trumpet
Aaron Christopherson--Alto Sax
Noah Diaz--Tenor Sax
Cooper Loney--Bari Sax
* Large String Ensemble State Qualifier - Symphony Orchestra Principals
Caleb Goin & Sophia Jenes, violins; Mozea Havens, viola; Ember Richardson, cello & Ava Kirtley, double bass
* Alto Saxophone - State Qualifier. Micah Vawter
* Trombone - 1st alternate. Aviella Wilson
* Viola, 2nd alternate Mozea Havens
* Cello, 1st alternate Ember Richardson
* Piano. 1st alternate - Eden Glaus & 2nd alternate Sophia Glaus
* Woodwind Small Ensemble, 1st Alternate - Aaron Christopherson & Micah Vawter

The State Solo & Ensemble Festival will be held at Central Washington University April 29-30.