CHS students receive top ratings at Tri-County Music Contest

California High School students who received a 1 Rating for their vocal solo at the Tri-County Music Contest, front row, from left, are Luke Burger, Bailey Glenn, Miranda Matthews and Jordan Brizendine; back row, Kassi Meisenheimer, Brandon Embry, Tyler Silvey and Alex Pace. Photo by April Arnett.

By April Arnett

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

California High School students competed at the Tri-County Music Contest at Osage, where many received top ratings. The CHS Chamber Choir, Men's Choir and Women's Choir each received a 1 Rating, while the CHS Mixed Choir received a 2 Rating. A number of vocal solos and small ensembles received 1 and 2 Ratings as well.

Photo by April Arnett

The California High School Girls' Trio of, from left, Kassi Meisenheimer, Abby Lueckenotte and Erin VanDieren, received a 1 Rating at the Tri-County Music Contest at Osage March 10.

"We had an awesome day and I'm really looking forward to districts, when we will have everyone with us and hopefully everyone healthy," CHS Choral Director Michele Bilyeu said.

Photo by April Arnett

California High School students who received a 2 Rating for their vocal solo at the Tri-County Music Contest, from left, are Courtney Kilmer and Lacy McKenzie.

The district contest will be held Saturday, March 31, at Miller Performing Arts Center, Jefferson City. The CHS Choral Spring Concert will follow the district competition, at 7 p.m. May 3 at the CHS Performing Arts Center.

Photo by April Arnett

California High School students who received a 2 Rating for their Small Ensemble performance at the Tri-County Music Contest, first row, from left, are Rachel Hoback, Suzie Page, Luke Burger, Morgan Henley, Sam Wise and Brian Douglas; second row, Abby Strickfaden, Ana Strickfaden, Hannah Clutter, Miranda Matthews, Taylor Bleich, Alex Pace and Matt Oerly; third row, Tyler Silvey, Jordan Brizendine, Emily Arnold, Courtney Kilmer, Lacy McKenzie, Ellie Hamilton, Brooke Ziehmer and Caitlin Counterman; fourth row, Alex Dalbey, John Wolken, Jeremy Jungmeyer, Tristan Offerman, Brandon Embry and Jordan Karpowecz.

California Democrat