Bulldog Band Members Going to State

Students from both the Bulldog Band & Choir who earned a II Rating at District Solo & Ensemble Contest.

Students who earned a I Rating at District Solo & Ensemble Contest.

The Bulldog Band members traveled to Stockton High School on Monday, March 6, 2017 for the MSHSAA District 7 Solo & Ensemble Contest.  The Bulldog Band took nine total events to the competition.  Three events received II (Outstanding) Ratings and six received I (Exemplary) Ratings.  The students have put in countless hours of individual work, lessons with Mr. White, and rehearsals with Mrs. Sandra Stewart, the accompanist.

The students earning a II Rating were:
Paige Floyd (Jr.) - Snare Drum Solo
Cody Rutledge (Jr.) - Trumpet Solo
Brass Quartet - Ethan Roberts, Alex Posey (Fr.), Brock Kirbey (Fr.), & Tommy Higbie (So.)

The students earning a I Rating were:
Tyler Goatley (Sr.) - Trumpet Solo
Courtney Lame (Sr.) - Bass Clarinet Solo
Caleb Alexander (Jr.) - Tenor Saxophone Solo
Hunter Jacobs (So.) - Clarinet Solo
Ethan Roberts (Fr.) - Trumpet Solo
Trumpet Trio - Tyler Goatley, Ethan Roberts, & Ashlie Cartwright (Sr.)

We are very proud of all of our musician's work!  We will be traveling to the State Solo & Ensemble Contest held at MU in Columbia, MO on Saturday, April 29.  The students will continue to prepare for this contest throughout the upcoming months!

Congratulations, Bulldog Band members!