May 6, 2002
Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava
Arapahoe High School
303-347-6031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Littleton, Colorado – Arapahoe Band Musicians performed in the Annual State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival at Hodgkins Middle School on May 4. The following soloists and ensembles achieved superior ratings:
Soloists: Risa Paul, Flute; Ethan Turner, Bassoon; Mary Micikas, Flute; Martina Link, Flute and Piano; Brian Kearns, Trombone; Matt Larson, Trumpet; Sara Denman, Flute; Courtney Winn, Flute; Andrea Steinberg, Flute; Stephanie Watts, Flute; and Caitlin Kelly, Horn.
Marimba Duet: Diane Olmsted and Karin Strom.
Mallet Duet: Diane Olmsted and Karin Strom.
Flute Choir: Mary Micikas, Andrea Steinberg, Courtney Winn, Stephanie Watts, Mila Morgese, Erika Glennemeier, Lindsey Meyers, Sara Denman, Lisa Strom, Melissa Jones, Haleh Torbaghan, Casey Sale, and Ashley Draper.
Flute Duet: Krista Gadarowski and Risa Paul.
Clarinet Duet: Lisa Strom and Julie Bell.
Clarinet Choir: Julie Bell, Lisa Strom, Jaymie Reichman, Colleen Murray, Kim Butler, Kim Haley, Craig Ritzdorf, Tom Skinner, Mike Vogel, Emily Jenkins, and Nicci Wolters.
Flute Ensemble: Mary Micikas, Andrea Steinberg, Courtney Winn, Erika Glennemeier, and Stephanie Watts.
Brass Ensemble: Matt Larson, Brendan Murphy, Grant Weaver, Shawn Funk, Dylan Whaley, Mike Graziano, Mike Wearden, Caitlin Kelly, Kelly Ross, and Jessica Swift.
Flute Duet: Mary Micikas and Andrea Steinberg.
Trombone Trio: Mike Graziano, Shawn Funk, and Dylan Whaley.
Trombone Duet: Mike Graziano and Shawn Funk.
Sax Trio: Alex Hill, Ben Link, Chelsea Van Ryan, and Ethan Turner (Piano).
Flute Duet: Mila Morgese and Stephanie Watts.
Trumpet Quartet: Scott Jacobs, Brendan Murphy, Dylan Whaley, and Grant Weaver.
The following AHS Band soloists and ensembles achieved excellent ratings at the festival:
Soloist: Mila Morgese, Flute.
Symphonic Percussion Ensemble: Tyler Sale, Joanna Vaccarelli, Jenny Breth, Kevin Smith, Greg Cejka, Diane Olmsted, and Karin Strom.
Concert Percussion Ensemble: Brandon Dean, Tim Clarkson, Dan Gilbert, Samantha Preslan, Rick Stogsdill, and Adam Funk.
Dr. Ed Cannava is Arapahoe’s Director of Bands.