Newton Music Music Office: D e p a r t m e n t Main Office:

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1 Newton Music Music Office: D e p a r t m e n t Main Office: Parents, 4/10/13 On Saturday, April 13 th the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) will be holding the annual Solo and Ensemble Competition at Fairlawn Local Schools for grades 7-8. Once again, Newton has a large number of students participating at this event and they have been working to prepare for it. I wanted to take this time to give you more details about the event while hopefully answering questions you may have about it. This experience can be positive and exciting for your child! What better way to prepare them for future life experiences like job interviews and evaluations. Each student is assigned a performance time and performance room by the contest administrators. At their specified time, they will go to their room and perform in front of a judge and an audience of their family and friends. YES! You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend this event. Even though they will probably deny it, seeing parents, relatives, and friends cheering them on makes this experience that much more meaningful. So please plan on spending some time with your child (or children) at Fairlawn on April 13 th! The finalized performance schedule and room map has been included in this packet. Report time on Saturday morning will be 6:15AM! Students are to be dressed up for the duration of the day! The contest will last until approximately 4:00pm and we should arrive back at Newton around 5:00pm. All participants must ride the bus to and from Newton and stay at the contest all day. I have always taken the attitude that the Newton Band and Choir support each other and in that spirit, we are much like a family. During the event, every student will be expected to attend each other s solos and ensembles unless they are getting ready for their own performance. As was previously mentioned, performing in front of a large, supportive group only helps and encourages each other! While at Fairlawn, food and drink will be offered at the cafeteria concession stand so each student will want some money for lunch and snacks. Please feel free to call or me with any additional questions you may have. I always look forward to this day and I hope that you and your child are excited also. While I know the thought of performing a solo or ensemble is often frightening, I also know the benefits that come from a successful performance. I hope that you can encourage your child in the coming days and that together, we can strengthen their spirit and self-confidence. Musically, Jason Graham Director of Bands and Choirs *IMPORTANT* - Please double check the schedule to confirm your child s performance time. You will want to arrive plenty early so you can park and find their performance room. FYI - There is NO ADMISSION CHARGE to attend the contest and concessions are provided throughout the day.

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3 Newton JH Solo and Ensemble Times and Performance Locations - FINAL REVISON Time Room Stage Name Event Class ID Judge Accompanist 8: L Seth Courtney French Horn Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 8: D Ashley Anthony Mezzo Soprano Ann Johnson Bonnie Jenkins 8: H Michaela Drieling Flute Michael Mangan Bonnie Jenkins 8: H Kaylee Kesler Flute Michael Mangan Bonnie Jenkins 8: C Newton White Boys Ensemble TB Ensemble 7, Paul Jackson 8: D Sydney Edington Alto Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 9: B Aliya Stine Alto Timothy A. Duncan Sherry Keith 9: D Drew Thiesing Tenor Ann Johnson Jason Graham 9: A Newton 8th Gr. Chamber Voices Chamber Ensemble Teresa Blowers Sherry Keith 9: A Jackson Riffle Bass Teresa Blowers Jason Graham 9: A Nate Armentrout Baritone Teresa Blowers Jason Graham 9: B Garrett Supinger Baritone Timothy A. Duncan Jason Graham 9: D Milan Bess Tenor Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 10: L Lukas Tebics* Tuba Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 10: L Skyler Wilson Tuba Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 10: E Grant Bayer Melodic Percussion Patrick Murphy Sherry Keith 10: E Nelson Clymer Snare Drum Patrick Murphy 10: E Jackson Riffle Melodic Percussion Patrick Murphy 10: B Newton 8th Gr. SA Red Ensemble SA Ensemble Timothy A. Duncan Sherry Keith 10: K Holly Bucholtz Bass Clarinet Kelley Ryan Jason Graham 10: A Ashley Anthony Piano Teresa Blowers 11: E Garrett Supinger* Multiple Percussion Patrick Murphy 11: E Milan Bess Melodic Percussion Patrick Murphy Jason Graham 11: F Jack Yoder Trumpet Randall Clark Jason Graham 11: H Elizabeth Carroll Bb (A) Clarinet Michael Mangan Jason Graham 11: A Milan Bess Piano Teresa Blowers 11: I Alexis Wolfe Flute Shawn Lenney Bonnie Jenkins 11: I April Thoreen Bb (A) Clarinet Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 11: E Jackson Riffle Snare Drum Patrick Murphy LUNCH BREAK from 12:00 to 1:00 - Concession Stand provided be sure to have some money!

4 Newton JH Solo and Ensemble Times and Performance Locations - FINAL REVISON Time Room Stage Name Event Grade ID Judge Accompanist 1: H Ashley Anthony Alto Saxophone Michael Mangan Sherry Keith 1: H Anna Miller Alto Saxophone Michael Mangan Sherry Keith 1: E Newton Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble 7, Patrick Murphy 1: C Newton 8th Gr. SA White Ens. SA Ensemble Paul Jackson Jason Graham 1: C Newton 7th Gr. SA Ensemble SA Ensemble Paul Jackson Bonnie Jenkins 1: F John Laughman Trumpet Randall Clark Jason Graham 1: I Newton Flute Choir Flute Choir 7, Shawn Lenney 1: I Hannah Testerman Flute Shawn Lenney Bonnie Jenkins 1: K Newton Clarinet Choir Clarinet Choir 7, Kelley Ryan 2: I Drew Thiesing Tenor Saxophone Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 2: M Cody Durst Trumpet Mike Maynard Jason Graham 2: F Newton Brass Choir Brass Choir 7, Randall Clark 2: J Layla Robbins Flute Robert Robuck Bonnie Jenkins 2: I Sydney Edington Bb (A) Clarinet Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 2: I Newton Woodwind Choir Woodwind Choir 7, Shawn Lenney 2: D Adrienne Eads Alto Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 2: J Britney Oburn Bb (A) Clarinet Robert Robuck Jason Graham 2: M Matthew Harbour Trumpet Mike Maynard Jason Graham 3: A Jackson Riffle Piano Teresa Blowers 3: K Lauren Taylor Bb (A) Clarinet Kelley Ryan Sherry Keith 3: K Amanda Bissett* Bass Clarinet Kelley Ryan Jason Graham 3: E Tristen Benedict Melodic Percussion Patrick Murphy Sherry Keith 3: D Grant Bayer Tenor Ann Johnson Jason Graham 3: C Newton Red Boys Ensemble TB Ensemble 7, Paul Jackson Don Jenkins 3: D Emily Shellabarger Alto Ann Johnson Sherry Keith

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