70 firsts for Pinckneyville musicians

The Pinckneyville Community High School Music Department participated in the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Carterville High School. The students earned 70 first-superior medals and four second excellent awards. The students are under the direction of Stephen Cannedy and Cathy Cunningham.

First Superior Ratings (Ensembles)

Vocal Ensemble - Alec Brand, Zach Hagene, Jake Schmidt

Vocal Ensemble - Nathan Bauersachs, Alec Brand, Zach Hagene, Dale Hart, Tyler Hirsch, Richard Jones, Jake Schmidt, Bryan Tirney

Percussion Ensemble - Tyler Hirsch, Hayden Kelly, Patrick Kovic, Katelyn Mayer, Christopher Priebe, Logan Queen, Sydney Stanton, Jordan Wieland and Clayton Wyciskalla.

Brass Choir

Trumpets - Sarah Carlson, Jarred Davis, Logan Degenhardt, Andrew Huggins, Katie Kovic, Drew Lipe, Jordan Risley, Dayne Winter, Laci Zeidler

Trombones - Trevor Ferguson, Steven Hess, Zach Hester, Emily Schmidt

Baritones - Nathan Bauersachs, Kalen Jones,

Tuba - Michael Jones

Woodwind Choir

Oboe - Alexis Anderson, Madison Coleman

Flute - Jordan Koenegstein, Emily Martin, Alex Miller, Logan Queen, Tasia Rogers, Danni Schoenbacher

Clarinet - Jenna Elder, Leah Hopp, Marissa Knapp, Emma Smyth

Bass Clarinet - Deanne Brand, Morgan Godt

Alto Saxophone - Callie Priebe, Shersty Stanton, Emilee Tabing, Will Travis

Tenor Saxophone - Nathan Benbrook

Brass Quintet - Joey Burris-Trumpet, James Davidson-Trumpet, Shelbie Thompson-French Horn, Emily Schmidt- Trombone, Jake Schmidt-Tuba

French Horn Quartet - Shelbie Thompson, Alec Brand, Haley Simpson, Raven Lawhorn

First Superior Ratings (Solo)

Deanne Brand - Vocal

Haley Johnston - Vocal

Brooke Mohr - Vocal

Logan Queen - Piano

Emily Schmidt - Vocal

Shelbie Thompson Vocal

Laci Zeidler - Vocal

Second Excellent Ratings

Sarah Carlson - Vocal

Deanna Ernst - Vocal

Stephanie Greer - Vocal

Ashley Maxey-Vocal