MSBOA / MYAF Concerto Finalists MSBOA is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Concerto Competition held at Central Michigan University on Friday, April 6 The four students pictured below wer[.]
MSBOA / MYAF Concerto Finalists MSBOA is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 Concerto Competition held at Central Michigan University on Friday, April Fourth Row (L to R) Yuki Mori Trombone, Ann Arbor Huron HS Noah Mallett Marimba, Big Rapids Crossroads Academy Owen Hobson String Bass, North Farmington HS Third Row (L to R) Andrew Li Clarinet, Novi HS Nathan Jasper Alto Saxophone, Lapeer HS Jubilee Wang Piano, North Farmington HS Second Row (L to R) Daniel Hirshbein Oboe, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS Katie Sesi Violin, Ann Arbor Huron HS Payton Cole French Horn, Grand Ledge HS Front Row (L to R) Lydia Knecht Viola, Hillsdale HS Claire Wan Flute, Northville HS Ellie Clemons Harp, Sturgis HS The four students pictured below were selected to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Gala Concert on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra conducted by Oriol Sans Daniel Hirshbein Nathan Jasper Oboe Ann Arbor Pioneer HS Alto Saxophone Lapeer HS Andrew Li Yuki Mori Clarinet Novi HS Trombone Ann Arbor Huron HS MSBOA / MYAF Small Ensembles The MSBOA/MYAF Selection Committee listened to and evaluated 74 ensembles that were nominated by the State Solo & Ensemble Festival Adjudicators and then submitted audition recordings The following ensembles were selected to represent MSBOA at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival at Western Michigan University on May 10 - 12, 2018 Saxophone Quartet: Harrison Twp L’Anse Creuse High School Saxophone Quartet – Russell Hilton, Director Music Performed: Turbo Scramjet – William Pitts Members: Jack Rutkowski, Alto Saxophone – Leader Hunter LaCroix, Soprano Saxophone Kevin Hrebec, Baritone Saxophone Kathleen Costello, Tenor Saxophone Woodwind Quintet: Grand Ledge High School Woodwind Quintet – John Szczerowski, Director Music Performed: Roaring Fork – Mvt I – Ewazen Members: Gabriel Schroeder, Flute – Leader Oliver Zay, Clairnet Glenn McDevitt, Horn Luke Newman, Oboe Liam McCracken, Bassoon Percussion Ensemble: Big Rapids High School Percussion Ensemble – Brian Balch, Director Music Performed: Truth or Consequence – Jim Casella Members: Joseph Vajda, Marimba – Leader Ivan Shaw, Snare Lyra Weirts, Glockenspiel Kaleb Meyers, Vibraphone Walker Weirts, Toms Sara Daniels, Chimes/Crotales Finn Brady, Marimba Seth Shantz, Propane Tank Casey Bouman, Marimba Isabella Waite, Cymbals Avery Eddinger, Vibraphone Thomas Holt, Timpani Brian Keusch, Field Drum Sam Gardner, Bass Drum Kaela DeGroat, Tam Tam Ryan Draves, Marimba Ryan Fox, Temple Blocks Emma DeVries, Piano Noah Hughes, Xylophone Woodwind Choir: Grand Ledge High School Woodwind Choir – John Szczerowski, Director Music Performed: Suite for Winds – Adam Gorb Members: Gabriel Schroeder, Flute – Leader Danielle Ries, Flute Luke Newman, Oboe Liam McCracken, Bassoon Varsha Vinod, Clarinet Sarah Heinowski, Clarinet Diamond Lewis, Bass Clarinet Nolan Fox, Alto Saxophone Phyllis Feldpausch, Tenor Saxophone Shelby Hoskins, Flute Emily Waybright, Flute Claire Blaske, Oboe Oliver Zay, Clairnet Sidney Sparks, Clarinet Karianne Rodeman, Clarinet Seth Guy, Bass Clairnet Lydia Williams, Alto Saxophone Luke Bucholz, Baritone Saxophone Non-Traditional Ensemble: Ann Arbor Huron High School Piano Trio – Timothy Krohn, Director Music Performed: Piano Trio No in D Minor – Anton Arensky Members: Charles Berofsky, Piano – Leader Christopher Zou, Violin Sebastian Berofsky, Cello ...MSBOA / MYAF Small Ensembles The MSBOA/MYAF Selection Committee listened to and evaluated 74 ensembles that were nominated by the State Solo & Ensemble Festival Adjudicators... Glenn McDevitt, Horn Luke Newman, Oboe Liam McCracken, Bassoon Percussion Ensemble: Big Rapids High School Percussion Ensemble – Brian Balch, Director Music Performed: Truth or Consequence – Jim... Baritone Saxophone Non-Traditional Ensemble: Ann Arbor Huron High School Piano Trio – Timothy Krohn, Director Music Performed: Piano Trio No in D Minor – Anton Arensky Members: Charles Berofsky,