Twelve N-O Band Solos, Ensembles Perform At District Music

Neligh-Oakdale had 12 entries at the 2014 District Music Contest this year. 

"I am very proud of the students for taking the individual time to learn a solo, duet, or trio!" Director Nate Metschke said. "Teaching the students, I know how busy they are outside of band class, and I admire them for all of their hard work and dedication! I am also encouraged by the number of underclassmen that participated this year!"

Metschke said regardless of the rating on contest day, the musical growth is priceless as they continue their journey to being a better musician and person.

"No matter how well they play it in class, it's always harder to play it in front of a judge!" he said.

The 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, and a "Good" 3 rating is a score of 18-24.

Neligh-Oakdale results:

Megan Chelle - Flute solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Brittney Marshall - Oboe solo - received a Superior rating (8 points)

Kelsey Green - Clarinet solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Kelsey Green, Mirissa Hurtig, Audrey Kester - Clarinet trio - received a Superior rating (10 points)

Blake Heithoff - Baritone solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Will Paul and Ben Lingenfelter - Tuba duet - received a Superior rating (10 points)

Nikki Grosserode - Trombone solo - received a Superior rating (10 points)

Celina Knievel - Flute solo - received a Superior rating (9 points)

Brandon Peitzmeier - Trumpet solo - received an Excellent rating (13 points)

Ben Lingenfelter - Piano solo - received an Excellent rating (11 points)

Blake Heithoff - Chanter solo - received an Excellent rating (14 points)

Kaylee Chance and Alexis Jensen - Flute Duet - received a Good rating (18 points)

"You all represented your community and school at the highest level!" Metschke said.