The North Judson-San Pierre Bands have been very busy during the month of February and March.
On February 11th, band members participated in the ISSMA District Solo and Ensemble Contest at Twin Lakes High School and posted these results:
Silver Performance Ratings:
Jessica Beverly-trumpet solo; Rachel Brent-clarinet solo; Jessica Beverly, Zach Scumacher, AJ Garay, Katie Farler, Jarrod Jones, Austin Stacy-brass sextet.
Gold Performance Ratings:
Alexandra Faldzinski-trumpet solo, Caroline Hileman-flute solo, Caitlyn Barnes, Lexie Miller, Courtney Moore-woodwind trio; Nathan Japkowski, Bohne Stayrook, Corbyn Minix-percussion trio; Austin Stacy-tuba solo; Jarrod Jones-tuba solo; Austin Stacy, AJ Garay, Katie Farler, Zach Schumacher, Jarrod Jones-brass quintet; Robert Miller, Kylie Cavender, Rachel Brent, Katelyn Miller-percussion ensemble; Rachel Brent, Paige Madsen, Cheyenne Minix, Amanda Rodriguez, Ashley Peverelle, Alyssa Thompson, Anthony Powell, Chase Collins, Mitch Lelek-woodwind ensemble.
February 25th – ISSMA State Solo/Ensemble Results:
Silver Ratings:
Austin Stacy-tuba solo; Robert Miller, Kylie Cavendar, Rachel Brent, Katelyn Miller-percussion ensemble; Austin Stacy, AJ Garay, Katie Farler, Zach Schumacher, Jarrod Jones-brass quintet.
February 26th– members of the band participated in the annual Valparaiso University Small School Band Festival. They were among 30 other students from Indiana and Illinois that played in an all-star concert band with the Valparaiso University Luce Band {their second concert band}.
March 2nd – The NJSP Jazz Combos I and II earned Gold Performance Ratings at the annual Indiana State School Music Association Jazz Festival at LaPorte High School.
Photos and story submitted by Band Director, Matthew Hibbets.
