BHS orchestra rated "Superior" at state contest
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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