PCHS Music Department Earns 52 First Superior Medals
The Pinckneyville Community High School Music Department participated in the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 7th. The contest was held at Freeburg High School. PCHS earned 52 First Superior Medals in the event.
1st Superior Ratings - Ensembles
Brass Sextet - Steven Campbell-Trumpet, Matt Denton-Trumpet, Ali Cannedy-Horn, DJ Keene-Trombone, Alex Fisher-Baritone, Brendan Presswood-Tuba.
Mixed Woodwind Quintet - Sarah Loos-Oboe, Hillary Johnston-Clarinet, Jayne Ballantyne-Flute, Kaitlyn Hagene-Bassoon, Bobbi Barnett-Horn.
Saxophone Quartet - Katherine Bray, Michael Rakers, Robbie Alvarez, Brad Thornton.
Bass Vocal Ensemble - DJ Keene, Gabe Herbst, Laine Justynski, Brad Thornton, Joey McDaniel, Blake Thornton, Dustin McCurdy, Tyler Hood.
Clarinet Choir - Hillary Johnston, Brooke Sutton, Tara McIntyre, Kaitlyn Hagene, Jessica Bruns, Hannah Travis, Becky Vanderjack, Kaitlyn Goodrum, Christina Greer, Coral Ramsey, Chrissy Hagene, Bethany McConnell, Katie Lunnemann, Misty VanMeter, Katie O'Leary, Jessie Peradotto.
Saxophone Trio - Missy Hagene, Garret Huggins, Madison Meacham.
Vocal Duet - Shannon Nehrkorn, Bobbi Barnett.
Vocal Duet - Elizabeth Witbracht, Jacie Mathis.
1st Superior Ratings - Solos
DJ Keene - Vocal
Ashley Beaty - Vocal
Hannah Travis - Vocal
Sarah Loos - Oboe
Sarah Loos - Piano
Sarah Loos - Marimba
2nd Excellent Rating - Ensembles
Flute Choir - Jayne Ballantyne, Ambi DeFord, Mariah Chapman, Shannon Wright, Jessica Voice, Chelsea Kocian, Lauren Winter, Kelsey Peradotta, Ciara Owen, Caitlin Hess.
Percussion Ensemble - Nolan Carney, Kaylee Louis, Austin McBride, Thomas McConnell, Joey McDaniel, Matt Sweeney, Elizabeth Wittmer, Erin Gross, Sarah Loos.
Trumpet Ensemble - Dustin Winter, Preston Chapman, Landon Chandler, Chelsey Thomas.
Horn Duet - Leah Eisenhauer, Felicia Brand
Saxophone Duet - Derek Kellerman, Matt Martie
Saxophone Trio - Mark Fontana, Arielle Nussel, Ashley Beaty
2nd Excellent Rating - Solos
Bobbi McConnell - Vocal
Jessica Bruns - Piano