Ozark High School Musicians Shine at State Solo and Ensemble Festival
Ozark High School Musicians Shine at State Solo and Ensemble Festival
Ozark High School band and choir students showcased their exceptional talent, discipline, and dedication at the 2025 State Solo and Ensemble Festival, where they performed alongside some of the best young musicians in the state. Their hard work and countless hours of rehearsal culminated in an impressive showing, with students earning a wide array of top honors across both solo and group performances.
“Qualifying for State is a massive accomplishment on its own,” Assistant Choir Director Connor Gately said. “Regardless of the ratings, we are so proud of every single kid that took a step out of their comfort zone to challenge themselves this year.”
Congrats to the following band and choir students:
- Abby Harmon: French Horn, Silver
- Alex Fletcher: Choir, Gold
- Andy Faught: Timpani, Gold
- Anna Wohlfert: Flute, Silver
- Andrew Shuford: Choir, Gold
- Ashlyn Hainline: Choir, Silver
- Asher Lairmore: Trumpet, Gold
- Ava Perryman: Choir, Silver
- Avery Sugrue: Snare Drum, Gold
- Bailee O'Neill: Choir, Silver
- Callee Groves: Alto Sax, Silver
- Capri Bloom: Choir, Gold
- Clarinet Trio 1: Silver
- Cohen McAnninch: French Horn, Silver
- Colby Blankenship: Snare Drum, Gold
- Ella Hulse: Choir, Silver
- Flute Quartet: Choir, Gold
- Gabe Wheeler: Piano, Gold
- Jacob Gibson: Trumpet, Gold
- Jessica Curtis: Choir, Gold
- Josie Kinser: Choir, Gold
- Josh Baker: Multi Percussion, Gold
- Joseph Todd: Clarinet, Silver
- Kaitie Coleman: Choir, Silver
- Kate Ellis: Choir, Gold
- Kezzie Lopez: Choir, Silver
- Landon Roland: Timpani, Silver
- Lilly Hill: Choir, Bronze
- Lucy Cumberworth: Snare Drum, Gold
- Memory’s Lense – Percussion Ensemble: Silver
- Mixed Brass Quintet: Choir, Gold
- Natalie Hakala: Choir, Gold
- Ozark Mixed Double Quartet I (Sebastian Benedict, Jessica Curtis, James Draper, Ashlyn Hainline, Ethan Johnson, Brooklyn O'Neill, Jaxon Selsor, Morgan Williams): Choir, Gold
- Ozark Mixed Double Quartet II (Clay Booher, Greyson Buckner, Kaitlyn Coleman, Camilla Dyke, Samuel Faught, Ella Hulse, Addie Morris, Andrew Shuford): Choir, Gold
- Ozark Mixed Misc. (Diana Bonilla, Olivia Carpenter, Isabella Eagan, Andy Faught, Baylie Nims, Mason Stewart, Elizabeth Thompson): Choir, Gold
- Ozark Women's Misc. (Diana Bonilla, Olivia Carpenter, Isabella Eagan, Andy Faught, Baylie Nims, Mason Stewart, Elizabeth Thompson): Choir, Gold
- Ozark Women's Misc. 2 (Milena Burak, Katherine Ellis, Isabella Forbes, Ava Perryman, Laura Sisson, Abigail Tlaca): Choir, Silver
- Ozark Women's Misc. 4 (Avery Buening, Sophia Colvin, Natalie Hakala, Abigail Harmon, Jaelyn Hutchison, Kendall Nelson, Cambria Tetzlaff): Choir, Silver
- Persistence – Percussion Ensemble: Silver
- Rhyme or Reason – Percussion Ensemble: Silver
- Ryan McGonigal: Tenor Sax, Silver
- Sam Faught: French Horn, Silver
- Savannah Miller: Snare Drum, Gold
- Saxophone Quartet: Gold
- Saxophone Trio: Bronze
- Sebastian Benedict: Trombone, Gold
- Sophia Colvin (part of Ozark Women's Misc. 4): Silver
- Starfall – Percussion Ensemble: Silver