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Du Quoin High School musicians shine at solo, ensemble contest

Du Quoin High school band members came home from the Illinois State High School Solo & Ensemble contest on Saturday with an astonishing 72 "superior" ratings and five "2nd Excellent" ratings.

The regional contest was held in Benton on March 3.

Each Du Quoin band member was in one or more ensembles, and five students played solos on their instruments, which also consisted of playing chromatic scales and two major scales of the judges' choice.

The solos and ensembles are judged by professional musicians and music educators.