Phillipsburg Musicians Busy in April

By: Vesta Still
| Published 05/01/2025

Front row l-r: Brayden King, Jesse Dettmer, Carter Grote Second row l-r: Hannah Walker, Hannah Umbarger, Skyla Russell, Lydia Patterson and Gabby Poels Third row l-r: Kadence Grote, Azariah Christy, Callie Leidig, Natalie Fischer, Hannah Kennedy, J
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Phillipsburg High School Musicians have been busy during the month of April. Here is a recap.

Saturday, April 5 musicians performed at Regional Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in Oberlin. Those who earned a rating of 1 (Outstanding) advanced to the State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival held at Southeast of Saline in Gypsum.

1 Rating (Outstanding)

Lydia Patterson - vocal solo

Callie Leidig - vocal solo and flute solo

Hannah Umbarger - flute solo

Hannah Walker - vocal solo

Carter Grote - euphonium solo

Kinsey Archer - vocal solo

Gabby Poels - vocal solo

Kadence Grote- vocal solo

2 Rating ( Excellent)

Natalie Fischer - vocal solo

Skyla Russell- vocal solo and trombone solo

Jesse Dettmer - snare drum solo

Griffin Hamons - trumpet solo

Hannah Walker - clarinet solo

William Jessup - vocal solo

Hannah Kennedy - vocal solo

Azariah Christy - vocal solo

Caydence Ewing - flute solo

3 Rating (Average)

Jacalynn Craig - trumpet solo

Aidrian Hassel - trombone solo

Savannah Bretton - vocal solo

Brayden King - snare drum solo

The Amendment members also performed at Regionals, earning a I rating for their performance of "Jubilate Deo" by Jay Althouse.

Amendment members include: Natalie Fischer, Kadence Grote, Hallie Jerby, William Jessup, Jhett Johnson, Hannah Kennedy, Miles Krom, Callie Leidig, Lydia Patterson, Gabby Poels, Cash Roth, Skyla Russell, Brady Russom, Hannah Umbarger, Lydia Walker and Waylon Wood

Results from the State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival

I ratings (Excellent)

Callie Leidig - flute solo and vocal solo

Carter Grote - euphonium solo

Hannah Walker - vocal solo

II ratings (Outstanding)

Lydia Patterson - vocal solo

Gabby Poels - vocal solo

Kinsey Archer - vocal solo

Kadence Grote - vocal solo

Pictured in Img_4127 - Instrumental Soloists performed at State Music

Callie Leidig and Carter Grote

The Phillipsburg High School Band travelled to Oakley on April 11 for the State Large Group Festival. They performed two selections are received a 2 rating.