On Saturday, March 2, several CHS band and choir students performed at the IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Lawrenceville High School. Students performed prepared selections for judges who are experts in their fields. Judges provided valuable feedback to the students and rated each performance against a standard of excellence as determined by the IHSA.
All CHS students earned Division I and Division II ratings this year!
Division I Ratings:
Saxophone quartet - Garrett McElravy, Josh Finley, Austin Carlen, Nate Kuhns
Vocal Velocity a cappella ensemble - Rachel Starwalt, Maddy Cutright, Stevi Nichols, Ani Edwards, Austin Becker
Clarinet solo - Jonah Tibbs
Saxophone solos - Josh Finley, Garrett McElravy, Austin Carlen
French Horn solo - Stevi Nichols
Piano solo - Stevi Nichols
Vocal solos - Maddy Cutright, Joanie Wallace, Austin Becker, Gwen Dunn, Rachel Starwalt
Division II Ratings:
Vocal solo - Jason Alan Shellenbarger
Vocal duets - Lizzy Wolc-Carr, Gabby Carlen and Gwen Dunn, Joanie Wallace
Vocal ensemble - Reagan Hollingsworth, Gwen Dunn, Audrey Justice, Joanie Wallace, Sara McGinnis, Jason Alan Shellenbarger
Congratulations from Mr. Ozier and Mrs. Nichols!