Performing Arts Students Earn Top Rating at OMEA Event
On Saturday, January 18, 26 students participated in the OMEA District 4 Solo and Ensemble Event, in which students from across Cuyahoga and Lorain counties performed as soloists or members of an ensemble before highly qualified music educator judges. The participants then received a rating and comments from the judges based on their performance. The rating plan includes five categories, the top two of which receive an award certificate.
RATING I - An outstanding performance, with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.
RATING II - A strong performance in many respects, however not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation or improper instrumentation.
The following soloists earned Rating I:
Carolyn Ewald '25 - Flute
Grace Ljubi '26 - Flute
Willa Kenny '26 - Clarinet
Elizabeth Siefker '28 - Clarinet
Maeve Baker '25 - Timpani
Catherine Yang '28 - Violin
Danielle Ballard '25 - Voice
Caroline Eddy '27 - Voice
The following soloists and ensembles earned Rating II:
Sumaiya Hegde '27 - Clarinet
Julia Houghtling '26 - Voice
Lyla Patrick '27 - Voice
Amari Reese '27 - Voice
Elizabeth Holtz '26, Grace Ljubi '26, Rachel Oldfield '26 - Flute Trio
Gabrielle Torres '27, Paige Frei '27, Abigail Konjura '25 - Flute Trio
Molly Winchester '27, Sumaiya Hegde '27, Elizabeth Siefker '28 - Clarinet Trio
Elizabeth Holtz '26, Caitlin Gibel '26, Claire Barendt '26 - Woodwind Trio
Amalia Ward '28, Addison Lorenz '28 - Cello Duet
We are very proud of the hard work these students put in over the last few months, working mostly independently to refine their works for performance! In March, the Concert Band and The Academy Chorale will be attending OMEA District 4 Large Group Adjudicated Event, which follows a similar process by which the group receives feedback and a rating from a panel of three judges. We are looking forward to this event!
