By: Haley Taylor
The
pride of Jackson County traveled to Cabell Midland Thursday, April 14 for
annual adjudication. The whole band performed American Barndance by Richard L.
Saucedo and Arlington by Paul Murtha. Several of our students showcased their
musical talents in solos. Alyssa Perry, Ashley Knox, and Elizabeth Conrad all
played solos during American Barndance while Mrs. Poole conducted.
Senior Alyssa Perry said, “At the adjudication
we played the songs the best we have ever done.”
Jeanette Bowlby conducted the Arlington.
Alyssa Bumpus, Maggie Bowlby, Elizabeth Conrad and Olivia Poe were featured in
this particular piece.
Senior Olivia Poe said, “I thought
everyone’s solos went well. All the hard work paid off.”
Our band performed in front of three judges,
who each rated with ones. Ones are the highest scores you can receive. The
judges record themselves listening to the performances and make comments while
it is going on.
Senior Jeana Mahan said, “In the previous
years we have received all ones as well. I am excited that my senior year we
came on top again.”
Adjudication was not the end of our band
being recognized. Over 20 students who tried out for All-State automatically
got to go to All-Area Band the following day. All-Area band is when the best
students around the state get together and perform. This is the first year All-Area
band was open to the middle school level as well. The students were all
combined in two different bands, symphonic and concert. Director Sherry Poole
picked what students were placed in what band. The first chairs of each section
go into the symphonic band.
Senior Anna Watson who plays the French horn
said, “The symphonic band played two popular songs: ‘Hello’ by Adele and ‘Hallelujah’
by Rufus Wainwright.”
Senior Faith Shamblin who plays the tuba
said, “ The concert band performed the ‘Blackhorse Troop’ and ‘Spirituals’.”
Congratulations to all band students! Wait
to make Jackson County proud once again.
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