The Warsaw Community High School Band had a successful day at District Solo and Ensemble contest on Saturday with 11 solos receiving Gold ratings. Students earning Gold ratings for their solo performances were: Brad Christenberry (for two solos), Liam Eagan (for two solos), Ben Meulink, Sara Perkins, Martha Robison, Paige Spratt, Daniel Terry, Drew Tomasik and Lindsey Wolfe. Christenberry, Meulink, Perkins, Robison, Terry, Tomasik and Wolfe also advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble contest with their solos. Seven ensembles also earned Gold ratings and qualified for state. The ensembles advancing to state contest are: The Woodwind Trio, Clarinet Choir, Low Brass Quartet, Brass Choir and three percussion ensembles. Silver ratings were awarded to soloists Kole Smith and Taylor Cassel, and the Saxophone Ensemble. District Solo and Ensemble was held at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. Approximately 50 WCHS band students will perform at State Solo and Ensemble contest Feb. 28 at North Central High School in Indianapolis. The WCHS bands are under the direction of Mickey Ratliff and Emily Mikel. For more information, contact the WCHS Music Office at 574-371-5037.
