VHS Music Director Ann Norris – Valdez hosted 475 students from 16 schools during the Aurora Music Festival this past weekend. Students participated in Mass and Honor Bands and Choirs culminating in a Finale Concert on Saturday afternoon.
Students from Valdez presented solos and ensembles and the following were graded as “Superior” and qualify for the ASAA State Festival:
Gabby Franklin: Vocal solo
Band members: Handbell ensemble
Rowan Miller: Clarinet solo
Isaac Fannin: 2 vocal solos
Jared Bowden: Piano solo
Christopher Cummins: Piano solo
Jazz Band
Devon Price: Jazz Solo
Hali Baczuk, Gabby Franklin: Vocal duet
Sara Bauman: Vocal solo
Rylee Norris, Johnathan Banner, Christopher Cummins, Jared Bowden: Brass quartet (Command