CCS takes Outstanding Show Choir, two Best of Class awards at SPVA in Hershey

Chase County’s music department traveled to Hershey March 23 for the SPVA music contest.
“The students represented Chase County extremely well,” vocal director Jodie Liess said.
The CCS Show Choir received the Outstanding Show Choir trophy.
A mixed vocal trio and a girls duet received Best of Class Awards. Performers must receive a superior rating to be considered for Best of Class.
Vocal students received 14 superior, 10 excellent and two good ratings.
    “We received a number of comments on how to improve and prepare for districts, but many compliments as well,” Liess said.
    Band director Agnes Strand said it was a fun day, but a long one, as well. Some students left for Hershey at 5:30 a.m.
    Band members received six superior and six excellent ratings.
    Both directors appreciated the efforts of Rob Browning, who played the keyboard for many of the performances.
    Browning played the keyboard for all four of the superior instrumental solos, as well as the vocal entries.
    “He is an amazing accompanist and awfully fun to top it off,” she added.
    Liess echoed Strand’s sentiment.
    “Rob adds so much musicality and energy to the performances. He is a valuable asset and a great second ear,” Liess said.
    District music will be April 23 in Imperial. Liess expects the contest to be open to the public.
    NSAA District Music Contest guidelines established Feb. 17 say attendance must be limited to 75% of occupancy and spectators are required to wear face coverings at all times.
    Chase County will not have school April 23.

VOCAL
BEST OF CLASS
Mixed Medium Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Trio—Delaney Krutsinger, Nick Rau and Tegan Towns
Girls Small Vocal Ensemble, Girls Duet—Delaney Krutsinger and Madelynn Hanes
Superior + (I+)
Girls Large Group—Desiree Andrews-Ramsey, Ashlie Benge, Ashley Fregoso-Camacho, Madelynn Hanes, Delaney Krutsinger, Morayah Cupp, Krista Meeske, Courtney Odens, Jesslynn Robertson, Brooke Schilke, Sydney Schilke, Lucy Spady, Katelyn Stamm, Tegan Towns and McKenzie Vogt.
Superior (I)
Lucy Spady—Girls High solo
Madelynn Hanes—Girls Medium solo
Girls Duet—Tegan Towns and Katelyn Stamm
Girls Quintet—Ashlie Benge, Morayah Cupp, Courtney Odens, Sydney Schilke and Tegan Towns.
Superior - (I-)
Brooke Schilke—Girls High solo
Excellent + (II+)
Choir
Boys duet—Arturo Gamboa Miscles and Nick Rau
Excellent (II)
Ashley Fregoso-Camacho—Girls solo
Mixed Duet—Mayson Tyerman and McKenzie Vogt.
Good (III)
Girls Duet—Krista Meeske and McKenzie Vogt

INSTRUMENTAL
Superior (I)
Virginia Kimble, Alto Sax Solo
Heather Stumpff, Tenor Sax solo, Bari Sax Solo
Ella O’Neil, Flute Solo
Alto Sax/Flute Duet—Virginia Kimble and Ella O’Neil
Flute Duet—Katelyn Stamm and Kathya Aragon
Excellent (II)
Alto/Tenor Sax Duet—Kayla Chavira and Kylee Wiest
Mixed Woodwind Quintet—Ella O’Neil, Lareina Colton, Virginia Kimble, Annika McDaniel, Heather Stumpff
Brass Quartet—Delaney Krutsinger, Mason Tyerman, Jesus Medina, Dawson Mollendor
Brass Quartet—Peyton Dubas, Ian Moreno, Zach Herbert, Dawson Mollendor
Mixed Woodwind Ensemble—Brendan Pump, Cameron Johnson, James McArthur
Jazz Band—Simply Jazz
Good (III)
Trumpet Trio—Tristen Stumpff, Iris Robles, Krystal Smith.