Newton Music Music Office: 676-5066 D e p a r t m e n t Main Office: 676-2002 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 email 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.
Newton JH Solo and Ensemble Times and Performance Locations - FINAL REVISON Time Room Stage Name Event Class ID Judge Accompanist 8:08 214 L Seth Courtney French Horn 8 5215 Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 8:24 119 D Ashley Anthony Mezzo Soprano 8 5583 Ann Johnson Bonnie Jenkins 8:32 211 H Michaela Drieling Flute 8 5189 Michael Mangan Bonnie Jenkins 8:40 211 H Kaylee Kesler Flute 8 5191 Michael Mangan Bonnie Jenkins 8:48 120 C Newton White Boys Ensemble TB Ensemble 7,8 5608 Paul Jackson 8:56 119 D Sydney Edington Alto 7 5586 Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 9:04 118 B Aliya Stine Alto 8 5589 Timothy A. Duncan Sherry Keith 9:12 119 D Drew Thiesing Tenor 7 5595 Ann Johnson Jason Graham 9:20 308 A Newton 8th Gr. Chamber Voices Chamber Ensemble 8 5610 Teresa Blowers Sherry Keith 9:28 308 A Jackson Riffle Bass 8 5597 Teresa Blowers Jason Graham 9:36 308 A Nate Armentrout Baritone 8 5596 Teresa Blowers Jason Graham 9:44 118 B Garrett Supinger Baritone 8 5599 Timothy A. Duncan Jason Graham 9:52 119 D Milan Bess Tenor 8 5593 Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 10:00 214 L Lukas Tebics* Tuba 8 5216 Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 10:08 214 L Skyler Wilson Tuba 8 5217 Ronald Nelson Don Jenkins 10:16 310 E Grant Bayer Melodic Percussion 8 5222 Patrick Murphy Sherry Keith 10:24 310 E Nelson Clymer Snare Drum 8 5221 Patrick Murphy 10:32 310 E Jackson Riffle Melodic Percussion 8 5218 Patrick Murphy 10:40 118 B Newton 8th Gr. SA Red Ensemble SA Ensemble 8 5602 Timothy A. Duncan Sherry Keith 10:48 217 K Holly Bucholtz Bass Clarinet 8 5207 Kelley Ryan Jason Graham 10:56 308 A Ashley Anthony Piano 8 5617 Teresa Blowers 11:04 310 E Garrett Supinger* Multiple Percussion 8 5220 Patrick Murphy 11:12 310 E Milan Bess Melodic Percussion 8 5224 Patrick Murphy Jason Graham 11:20 205 F Jack Yoder Trumpet 8 5214 Randall Clark Jason Graham 11:28 211 H Elizabeth Carroll Bb (A) Clarinet 8 5199 Michael Mangan Jason Graham 11:36 308 A Milan Bess Piano 8 5621 Teresa Blowers 11:36 213 I Alexis Wolfe Flute 7 5197 Shawn Lenney Bonnie Jenkins 11:44 213 I April Thoreen Bb (A) Clarinet 7 5204 Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 11:52 310 E Jackson Riffle Snare Drum 8 5219 Patrick Murphy LUNCH BREAK from 12:00 to 1:00 - Concession Stand provided be sure to have some money!
Newton JH Solo and Ensemble Times and Performance Locations - FINAL REVISON Time Room Stage Name Event Grade ID Judge Accompanist 1:00 211 H Ashley Anthony Alto Saxophone 8 5208 Michael Mangan Sherry Keith 1:08 211 H Anna Miller Alto Saxophone 8 5209 Michael Mangan Sherry Keith 1:16 310 E Newton Percussion Ensemble Percussion Ensemble 7,8 5581 Patrick Murphy 1:24 120 C Newton 8th Gr. SA White Ens. SA Ensemble 8 5605 Paul Jackson Jason Graham 1:32 120 C Newton 7th Gr. SA Ensemble SA Ensemble 7 5600 Paul Jackson Bonnie Jenkins 1:32 205 F John Laughman Trumpet 7 5213 Randall Clark Jason Graham 1:40 213 I Newton Flute Choir Flute Choir 7,8 5574 Shawn Lenney 1:48 213 I Hannah Testerman Flute 7 5196 Shawn Lenney Bonnie Jenkins 1:56 217 K Newton Clarinet Choir Clarinet Choir 7,8 5576 Kelley Ryan 2:04 213 I Drew Thiesing Tenor Saxophone 7 5210 Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 2:12 216 M Cody Durst Trumpet 7 5212 Mike Maynard Jason Graham 2:20 205 F Newton Brass Choir Brass Choir 7,8 5580 Randall Clark 2:28 215 J Layla Robbins Flute 7 5194 Robert Robuck Bonnie Jenkins 2:28 213 I Sydney Edington Bb (A) Clarinet 7 5200 Shawn Lenney Jason Graham 2:36 213 I Newton Woodwind Choir Woodwind Choir 7,8 5577 Shawn Lenney 2:36 119 D Adrienne Eads Alto 8 5585 Ann Johnson Sherry Keith 2:44 215 J Britney Oburn Bb (A) Clarinet 7 5201 Robert Robuck Jason Graham 2:52 216 M Matthew Harbour Trumpet 7 5211 Mike Maynard Jason Graham 3:00 308 A Jackson Riffle Piano 8 5619 Teresa Blowers 3:00 217 K Lauren Taylor Bb (A) Clarinet 7 5203 Kelley Ryan Sherry Keith 3:08 217 K Amanda Bissett* Bass Clarinet 7 5205 Kelley Ryan Jason Graham 3:16 310 E Tristen Benedict Melodic Percussion 7 5223 Patrick Murphy Sherry Keith 3:24 119 D Grant Bayer Tenor 8 5590 Ann Johnson Jason Graham 3:32 120 C Newton Red Boys Ensemble TB Ensemble 7,8 5607 Paul Jackson Don Jenkins 3:40 119 D Emily Shellabarger Alto 7 5587 Ann Johnson Sherry Keith