The Bluffton HS string orchestra received an excellent rating at OMEA state orchestra adjudicated event held on Friday, Feb. 28 at Whitmer HS in Toledo. 

The orchestra performed ‘A Renaissance Fair’ arranged by Ann McGinty, ‘Midnight Rain’ by Susan Day and ‘Danse Infernale’ by Elliot del Borgo.

The 24-member orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis and assisted by Debb Herr. 

Orchestra members: Ana Nuefeld Weaver, Kaitlyn Montgomery, Patrick Estell, Melina Meza, Allison Burghaze, Theo Andeas, Cole Bowers, Libby Frazier, Lauren Gray, Jonah Rehm, Landon Armstrong, Justin Bishop, Ben Hartzler, Avery Kinn,  Aliana Salazar, Tucker Neff, Milo Combs, Ella Armstrong, Grace Paquin, Alyssa Speicher, Will Neff, Gavin Kruse, Lauren Speicher, Gage VanAtta. (Photo by Todd Frazier)