2015 Solo and Ensemble Festival

Here is the information about the Solo and Ensemble Contest in Chico on Saturday, February 14th.

Solo Participants

• Ella Hebrard, Flute
• Emma Burke, Trombone
• Ezra Costa, Trumpet
• Katie Cook, Trombone
• Cameron Sewell Snyder, Alto Saxophone
• Cayce Douglas, Tenor Saxophone
• Laney Green, Trumpet
• Nikole Baker, Trumpet
• Sophie Pena, Alto Saxophone

Ensemble Participants

• Ella & Haley - violin, flute duet
• Taiana Huff, Alex Mitchell - flute duet
• Sequoia Percussion ensemble – Nicholas NeSmith, Jr. Soksoda, Drake Serr, Sergio Soltero, Aiden Gomes, Courtney Oiler
• Sequoia Mixed Trio #1 – Kylie Baker, Danielle Mayer, Kirsten Montegna
• Sequoia Mixed Trio #2 – Anthony Vallalunga, Anthony March, Brenden Fredrick
• Sophie & Chris – Saxophone duet

Solos cost $23 each. Ensembles are $30 divided by the number of participants in your group. Make checks out to Sequoia Band. We know that some have already paid. The Percussion ensemble will be paid by Bob, our percussion helper - Make sure you thank him.

You will receive the schedule as soon as we receive it. The contest will take place in the Performing Arts Building at Chico State. Scroll down to find a campus map and parking lot map. Click on each one to open a printable version. You will be performing for a judge in a regular classroom. The judge will listen to you and give you tips at the end, as well as a score. A "1" rating is Superior - Gold; a "2" rating is Excellent - Silver; a "3" is Very Good - Bronze.

There will be a performance in the classroom on Thursday, February 12th in order to prepare for the big day. We can meet at the school the morning of February 14th to drive together to Chico, or you may travel on your own. We will need a permission slip, signed by parents, before we go. Thank you for participating!

If you are using a piano accompanist, Lois Nichols has agreed to play for those who need an accompanist.  She will be here next Tuesday to practice with those who need to have her play.  Her fee is $50 for the two rehearsals here at school, our mini-concert on February 12th in the band room, and then at the contest in Chico. She is one of the best in the Northstate. If you have any more questions, please ask.