Bluffton school orchestras participate in large group contest
The Bluffton School orchestras recently participated in a re-imagined large group contest held on May 6.
Dave Stein, Lima Senior Orchestra director, was invited to adjudicate the Bluffton orchestras. The orchestras are under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis.
Bluffton HS Orchestra performed in class "C" playing "Measured Tones" by Alan Lee Silva and "Concertino in G" by Elliot del Borgo. Rating 'Superior."
Members: Allison Burghaze, Melina Meza, Libby Frazier, Theo Andreas, Ben Hartzler, Jonah Rehm, Cole Bowers, Avery Kinn, Izzie Stechschulte, Milo Combs, Alyssa Speicher, Lauren Speicher.
Bluffton Junior High Orchestra performed "Dragonhunter" by Richard Meyer Rating 'Superior."
Members: Raelyn Clinger, Zoe Shank, Danielle Cross, Jordyn O'Connell, Savana Missler, Maia Gearing, Sophia Kauffman, Alexis Wheeler, Hailey Ballinger, Lauren Bowers, Landon Sehlhorst, Ethan Hoffman, Elizabeth Honse, Ellie Hartzler, Kaedence Ingram, Liliana Liberato, Brianna McDonald, Claire Phillips, Jayden Foust, Eli Nye, Emma Miller, Leo Gearing, Xavier Diller, Kaydrie Wehrly , Rory Youngpeter.
Bluffton 6th grade Orchestra performed "Celtic Dance by Mark Williams Rating 'Superior."
Members: Eli, Lehman, Brookelynn Richardson, Wilson Seiner, Kate Klinger, Eva McBrien, Audra Snyder, Katie Bauman, Aaron Ungashick, Charlotte Burkholder, Laney Kiene, Xavier Navarro, Daphne Johnston, Addison Schweingruber, Rebekah Rehm, Emmitt Kidd, Leah Shadle.
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