MURRAY, NEB- Conestoga had their music districts last Friday, April 21 at Auburn High School. According to music teacher Cassi Vallis, “We had quite the successful day at District Music Contests! For our large groups, Concert Band earned a Superior rating, being 1 point away from Straight superiors! Concert Choir and Show Choir earned Excellent ratings, also being 1 point away from superiors! Our 25 other small instrumental and vocal groups received Superior and Excellent ratings as well.”

Thank you to the many parents, families, staff members, and administrators who supported us throughout the day. We appreciate your support! Forever proud of my students for their dedication to their musicianship, love for their teammates, and pride for their school. Congratulations. Cougars! “

This gives a clear view on how it went overall and we just want to give one more congratulation to those who competed. As your music teacher stated she is very proud of you all and we are too .

Now moving on we want to recognize those people who earned Superior and Excellent.

Concert Choir all students received Excellent as their ratings. Trumpet solo Stephanie P. received a Superior. Guitar duet Dre R and Mariah A both received Excellent. Guitar Trio Alyssa B, Ali G , Gracyn S all received excellent scores. Guitar 1 only has 8 students and got rated Excellent. Guitar 2 has 13 students receiving Superior. Percussion Ensemble Collin D, Ella S, Alex P, Carson H, Jacob W. all received Excellent. Guitar solo Justin B received Superior a Perfect score Guitar solo Jagger P received Excellent. Flute solo Kyle C received Excellent , Clarinet solo Bella G received Excellent. Flute solo Marissa J received Excellent, flute solo Ella L received Superior and Flute solo Evelyn M received Excellent. Flute Clarinet Duet Evelyn M and Bella G both received Excellent. Concert Band All students received Superior. Alto Solo Ally B received Superior and Alto Solo Chloe B also received Superior. Soprano solo Megan G received Superior. Alto solo Eveyln M received Superior and SA Duet Chloe B and Gracyn S both received Superiors. Sextet was performed by Averie A , Davida G, Ayla G, Ryleigh D, Miley C, Mercy W they all received Excellent. The TB choir performed by Ayden J, Casen C, Joe K, Louie C, Jonathan J, Jaren A and Ian M all received Excellent. Tenor Solo Ian F was rated Excellent, tenor solo Ayden J was also rated Excellent and Tenor solo Ian m was rated Superior. The SA choir, with 20 students, were rated Excellent and the Show Choir, with 13 students who performed were rated Excellents.

What a big group of musicians we have here at Conestoga and we just want to say that we are grateful for the time and energy all of you put into making this group a successful team.