Submitted photo Back Row: Anders Johnson, Kyle Lashman, Kade Leier and Hunter Hager Middle Row: Maria Mack, Elizabeth Skjelver, Madalyn Pretzer, Allyson Kleespie and Karin Selland Front Row: Kaitlyn Boucher, Emily Salwey and Lauren Kraft

Twelve students from the Rugby high school band competed at the state music contest held at Minot State University on May 7, 2016. Each entry at contest receives a rating of star, I-excellent, II good, or III fair.

The following eight entries received a star at the state contest:

Karin Selland flute solo

Kaitlyn Boucher flute solo and trumpet solo

Lauren Kraft clarinet solo

Elizabeth Skjelver French horn solo

Anders Johnson trombone solo

Kyle Lashman tuba solo

Lauren Kraft, Allyson Kleespie, Madalyn Pretzer, and Emily Salwey clarinet quartet

The remaining three entries received an excellent rating (the second highest rating):

Maria Mack oboe solo

Hunter Hager tenor saxophone solo

Kade Leier timpani solo.