Fraser High School band students participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28th at Rochester High School. A total of 65 events participated in the competition including the chamber ensembles.

44 events received First Division ratings: “Superior” and equivalent to an “A” grade. 11 events received Second Division ratings: “Excellent” and equivalent to a “B” grade.

The ratings are as follows.

First Division Ratings:
1. Alex Jacobs—Snare Drum Solo
2. Angelina Baglio—Flute Solo
3. Angelina Baglio, Anyssa Ochoa, Cheyenne Justice—Flute Trio
4. Bozidar Miletic—Alto Sax Solo
5. Brooke Arnold—Alto Sax Solo
6. Brooke Arnold, Ethan Moleski, Khalil Roy, Kevin Lusko—Saxophone Quartet
7. Chad Bischoff—Tenor Sax Solo
8. Cheyne Middleton—Piano Solo
9. Cheyne Middleton—Trumpet Solo
10. Christine Reyes—Clarinet Solo
11. Colin Rodgers—Snare Drum Solo
12. Dylan Gray—Alto Sax Solo
13. Emma Chrzanowski—Oboe Solo
14. Emma Chrzanowski, Lydia Moenssen—Oboe & Flute Duet
15. Ethan Moleski—Alto Sax Solo
16. Eva Steepe—Flute Solo
17. Evan Croft—Snare Drum Solo
18. Ian LoPiccolo—Alto Sax Solo
19. Ian LoPiccolo, Sidney Zuccaro, Chad Bischoff, Lauren Walega, Dylan Gray, Lauren Argiri, Stephanie Bedore, Joseph Walega—Sax Octet
20. Jacob Frakes-Zieger—Tenor Drum Solo
21. Jacob Rodgers—Tenor Sax Solo
22. Katie Achatz—Clarinet Solo
23. Lauren Argiri—Alto Sax Solo
24. Lauren Walega—Baritone Sax Solo
25. Lauren Wuerfel—Flute Solo
26. Lydia Moenssen—Flute Solo
27. Lydia Moenssen—Piccolo Solo
28. Madeline Pretto and Katie Achatz—Clarinet Duet
29. Madeline Pretto—Clarinet Solo
30. Marissa Hochberg—Snare Drum Solo
31. Parker Authier—Flute Solo
32. Parker Authier, Robert Pedder—Flute & Alto Sax Duet
33. Peyton DeSchutter—Bass Clarinet Solo
34. Peyton DeSchutter—Clarinet Solo
35. Rachel Gieleghem—Clarinet Solo
36. Rachel Gieleghem, Madeline Pretto, Katie Achatz—Clarinet Trio
37. Richard Johnson—Tenor Sax Solo
38. Ryan St. Onge—Trumpet Solo
39. Samantha Hunt—Clarinet Solo
40. Sean Rooney—Piano Solo
41. Sidney Zuccaro—Alto Sax Solo
42. Sidney Zuccaro—Oboe Solo
43. Steven Stine—Snare Drum Solo
44. Sydney Nummer—Piano Solo

Second Division Ratings:
1. Caty Ward—Piano Solo
2. Chad Bischoff—Piano Solo
3. Christine Reyes, Eva Steepe—Clarinet & Flute Duet
4. Eddie Knappenberger—Snare Drum Solo
5. Jake Yankee—Tenor Drum Solo
6. Josephine Weston—Trumpet Solo
7. Lauren Walega—Alto Sax Solo
8. Miranda Cole—Trumpet Solo
9. Nathaniel Zook—Trumpet Solo
10. Savanna Peraino—Tuba Solo
11. Zach DuBay—Baritone Sax Solo

All events that received a First Division rating have the honor of performing at the State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 18, 2017 at Chippewa Valley High School.