Band students compete at State Music

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.