NR-S band and choir receive six star ratings at Region V Solo and Ensemble Contest

On Wednesday, April 6, New Rockford-Sheyenne had 23 musicians in band and/or choir compete in a total of 27 solos/ensembles in the 2022 Region Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Valley City State University.

Of those 27 solos/ensembles, six were awarded star ratings to advance to the State Music Contest on May 7, held at Minot State University.

The North Dakota High School Activities Association recently adjusted the rating system for Class B Regionals. Judges were limited to awarding no more than one star per three (33%) entries or fraction thereof.

A total of 12 NR-S musicians will attend the State Music Contest. Those students are: Maria Becker, Madison Schuster, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Emma Duda, Katie Allmaras, Claire Becker, Kelsie Belquist, Trysta Thumb, Ava Bullinger, Alexa Anderson and Jacob Louters.

Jacob Louters was the only NR-S musician to receive an Outstanding Performance Award.

Congratulations to all of these students on their music achievements and good luck at state!

Below is a full list of results from the 2022 Region Solo and Ensemble.

2022 Region V Solo and Ensemble Contest Results

Vocal:

Soprano/Alto Ensemble – "Muusika" performed by Maria Becker, Madison Schuster, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Emma Duda, Katie Allmaras, Claire Becker, Kelsie Belquist, Trysta Thumb, Ava Bullinger (Region star)

Soprano/Alto Ensemble – "O Pastorelle Addio" performed by Maria Becker, Madison Schuster, Alexa Anderson, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Emma Duda (Region star)

Soprano/Alto Duet – "Where Flowers Were Springing" performed by Kelsie Belquist and Katie Allmaras (Region star)

Soprano Solo – "Se i miei sospiri" performed by Hallie Brown (Region star)

Baritone Solo – "Vergin, Tutto Amor" performed by Jacob Louters (Region star, Outstanding Performance Award)

Baritone/Tenor Ensemble – "Cross the Wide Missouri" performed by Amzi Meier, Mark McDowell, Jacob Louters (1)

Baritone/Tenor Ensemble – "Laudamus Te" performed by Amzi Meier and Jacob Louters (1)

Baritone/Tenor Ensemble – "Panis Angelicus" performed by Mark McDowell and Jacob Louters (1)

Mixed Ensemble – "Cantate Domino" performed by Maria Becker, Madison Schuster, Alexa Anderson, Hallie Brown, Kyria Dockter, Emma Duda, Amzi Meier, Mark McDowell (1)

Mixed Ensemble – "How Can I Stop Singing My Song" performed by Katie Allmaras, Claire Becker, Kelsie Belquist, Ava Bullinger, Lucy Meier, Abby Nystrom, Tillie Swart, Trysta Thumb, Jacob Louters (1)

Mixed Ensemble – "A King's Irish Blessing" performed by Ava Bullinger, Abby Nystrom, Tillie Swart, Jacob Louters (1)

Soprano/Alto Ensemble – "Changes" performed by Maria Becker, Madison Schuster, Katie Allmaras, Claire Becker, Kelsie Belquist, Lucy Meier, Trysta Thumb (1)

Soprano/Alto duet – "Der Herr Segne Euch" performed by Hallie Brown and Kyria Dockter (1)

Soprano/Alto duet – "I Will Follow" performed by Abby Nystrom and Ava Bullinger (1)

Soprano solo – "Per la Gloria D'adoravi" performed by Lucy Meier (1)

Instrumental:

Flute solo – "Sonata V, Larghetto" performed by Hallie Brown (Region star)

Flute Ensemble – "Danse Capriole" performed by Macey Wobbema, Hallie Brown, Claire Becker, Bailey Jacobson, Abby Nystrom (1)

Flute Duet – "Mozart #12" performed by Hallie Brown and Claire Becker (1)

Mixed Instrument Ensemble – "March for Military Band" performed by Katie Allmaras, Bennett Meier, Emma Duda (1)

Mixed Instrument Ensemble – "Larghetto" performed by Macey Wobbema, Hallie Brown, Emma Duda (1)

Mixed Woodwind Ensemble – "The Death of Ase" performed by Bailey Jacobson, Abby Nystrom, Tillie Swart, Addison Wallace (1)

Mixed Woodwind Ensemble – "The Galway Piper" performed by Bailey Jacobson, Abby Nystrom, Tillie Swart (1)

Mixed Instrument Ensemble – "Water Come a Me Eye" performed by Lucas Laducer, Bennett Meier, Jacob Louters (1)

Mixed Instrument Ensemble – "Chorale from Jupiter" performed by Katie Allmaras, Claire Becker, Lucy Meier (1)

Percussion Ensemble – "Mission Possible" performed by Katie Allmaras, Hallie Brown, Claire Becker,

Emma Duda, Lucy Meier, Macey Wobbema (1)

Snare duet – "#14" performed by Lucy Meier, Jacob Louters (1)

Trumpet Solo – "Menuet" performed by Lucas Laducer (1)