Submitted by Hamilton Heights School Corporation
Hamilton Heights Middle School (HHMS) and High School (HHHS) musicians delivered an outstanding showing at the ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Westfield High School.
Students from both programs earned top honors across a wide range of instruments and ensemble categories, demonstrating exceptional skill, preparation, and musical growth.
Hamilton Heights recognizes the following students for their achievements:
HHMS Gold
- Haylee Wesley (8) – Flute
- Hadley Reading (6) – Flute
- Mallory Snider (6) – Clarinet
- Hailey Hodson (8) – Alto Saxophone
- Jackson Van Kirk (6) – Alto Saxophone
- Silas Speck (6) – Alto Saxophone
- Mark Hiday (8) – Trumpet
- Marley Huskins (7) – Trombone
- Brendon Rose (6) – Trombone
- Jace Jackson (6) – String Bass
- Jace Thompson (7) – Snare Drum
- Woodwind Trio (6) – Ella Carey, Coralle Cote, Faye Straley
- Woodwind Trio (8) – Arabella English, Hailey Hodson, Haylee Wesley
- Woodwind Quartet (6) – Aralynn Ellis, Nolan Herrmann, Grace Hodson, McKinley Mosbaugh
- Percussion Trio (6) – Levi Hay, Anthony Meier, Aiden Smith
HHMS Gold
- Luke Powell (8) – Snare Drum (entered in HS Group I)
HHHS Group I, Gold
Advanced to the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest
- Rachel England – Trumpet
- Kaylee Roberts – Euphonium
- Mazie Emmert – Euphonium
- Lukas Jackson – Multi–Percussion Solo
- Percussion Ensemble: Nicole Eberhard, Mazie Emmert, Lukas Jackson, Maddy Lustig, Jack Powell, Kiera Rinas, Connelley Schuster, Ava Snelson
HHHS Group I, Silver
- Nicole Eberhard – Bass Clarinet
- Kiera Rinas – String Bass
HHHS Group II, Gold
- Luke Allwardt – Trumpet
These results reflect the dedication of Heights’ student musicians and the strength of the band program. Congratulations to all the participants and best wishes to our state-qualifying performers at the next round of competition.