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BHS orchestra rated "Superior" at state contest

Photo by Deb Diller

Bluffton High School's String Orchestra participated in the OMEA Large Group High School State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held on Feb. 24-25 in Sandusky High School.

The string orchestra, under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis, performed in Class "B" and received a 'Superior' rating.

Music performed included "Contrast in e minor" by Feese, "Lullaby" by William Hofeldt and "M to the 3rd Power" by Carold Nunez.

"We practice 90 minutes twice a week. We contend with other extra curricular activities such as academic team, driver's ed, sports and music lessons but this group of students are very committed and dedicated student-musicians," said Lewis.

Cellist Deb Herr assists the orchestra in working with the celli and basses during sectionals.

Orchestra members

Violins: Hannah Chappell-Dick, Emily Sycks, Taylor Steele, Kyle Kahle, Morgan Humphreys, Jacob Bishop, Celeste Stauber, Rachel Woodruff, Stefan Stechschulte, Amanda Diller, Elizabeth Leis
Violas: Lindsey Sneary, Emma Woodruff
Celli: Mary Woodruff, Julian Harnish, Lauren Yost, Jack Henry Neff
Basses: Sara Chappell-Dick, Landon Cluts

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