Galion Musicians Successful at Solo and Ensemble Contest 

Students of the Galion High School music department participated in the annual Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event at Marion Harding High School on Saturday, February 13, 2010.   Instrumental soloists earned two "I"'s, one "II", and one "III".  A saxophone quartet earned a II.  A "I" is superior; a "II" is an excellent under the rating system used.

The vocal department had seven soloists, six earned Superior ratings and one Excellent.  Earning "I's" were Jon Shock, David Buehrer, John Phillips, Yesenia Rodriquez, and Jen Karbula.  Seven ensembles performed, earning six Superior and one Good rating.  Vocal music director Rick Walker said, "I was very pleased with the overall performance of our individuals and ensembles.   Our chamber ensemble really knocked it out of the park today."

The Music Department will be busy this weekend with Cabaret Night on Saturday, February 20 at 4:00 at Galion High School.  This annual event will feature the Galion Showtunes and the Galion High School Jazz Band.