Nine Neligh-Oakdale Students Perform Vocal Solos At DMC

Neligh-Oakdale had nine vocal solo entries at the 2014 District Music Contest this year. 

"I am very proud of the students for taking the individual time to learn a vocal solo!" Director Nate Metschke said. "It takes a ton of work to memorize these pieces. I am very encouraged with our choir students this year! We only have one senior in the choir and the future is very bright for these students!"

Again, regardless of the rating on contest day, he said the musical growth that happens by learning a solo is priceless as they continue their journey to being a better musician and person. 

"No matter how well they sing in class, it's always harder to sing in front of a judge by yourself!" Metschke said.

Students all performed for a single judge and a "Superior" 1 rating is a score of 7-10, an "Excellent" 2 rating is a score of 11-17.

Lexi Dennis - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (10 points)

Danae Smith - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (8 points)

Leslie Linares - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (7 points - perfect score)

Zia Moore - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Brittney Marshall - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (7 points -perfect score)

Kaitlyn McKirdy - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (8 points)

Gabriela Linares - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Madison Ertz - Vocal solo - received a Superior rating (8 points)

Jessica Rogers - Vocal solo - received an Excellent rating (13 points)

"You all represented your community and school at the highest level," he said.