Columbus Catholic Students to Participate at State Solo and Ensemble Competition on May 4th
Friday, April 5th, 2024 -- 8:01 AM
During the WSMA (Wisconsin State Music Association) District Solo & Ensemble Competition on February 16, 2024 (held at Assumption Catholic High School in Wisconsin Rapids), 14 Columbus events were able to move onto the state competition which will be held Saturday May 4, 2024 at UW-Stevens Point at the College of Letters and Science.
CCS band events who will be going to state include:
- Seth Roewe: Alto Saxophone Solo
- Seth Roewe: Soprano Saxophone Solo
- Jazz Band
- Jazz Combo
- Appalachian Ensemble
- Australian Ensemble
- Seth Roewe and Akousa Yeboah: Tenor Saxophone Duet
- Monica Thill: Euphonium Solo
- African Drum Group: Charlie Moore, Akousa Yeboah, Jude Becerra, and Brody Casperson
CCS choir events who will be going to state include:
- Kate Fieweger - Classical and Musical Theater
- Ella Kadolph - Classical and Musical Theater
- Mary Keding – Classical Theater
"I am very proud of all of the students who participated at Solo Ensemble,” said Mrs. Ashley Nikolai, choir teacher at Columbus Middle/High School. “I’m especially proud of those who stepped out of their comfort zone and tried something new."
"I hope they are all proud of themselves. Not only did they do well during their performances, many students rehearsed before and after school and used every available class period to do their very best."
"I think many of them realize that hard work truly pays off! I know many of the students are already excited to participate again next year. Congratulations to all of our students who are moving on to state!”
"The value of Solo/Ensemble to the students, in regards to how it helps them and guides them to bring out their God-given abilities, cannot be overestimated," according to Tom Zimmerman, CCS Band Instructor.
“We learn the value of self-discipline with our practicing, and the value of putting trust in others to carry their part to a high level. We learn to play in groups of anywhere from two to twenty-five people and in that playing we learn the life skills we need in our jobs with everyone working toward the same goals of creating success for all.”
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