Warsaw Performing Arts Students Deliver Strong Weekend of Gold Ratings and Top Finishes
WARSAW, IN - The Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) performing arts students had an outstanding weekend of competition, earning top honors at several events across Indiana.
On Friday, March 6, Warsaw Bands took two high school jazz bands and one middle school jazz band to compete at the ISSMA Jazz Contest at Carroll High School. On Saturday, the Warsaw Vocal Jazz Ensemble competed at Portage High School. All four ensembles earned Gold Ratings, with the top high school Jazz Band and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble both receiving Gold with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded at the event.
The Warsaw Community High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed All the Pretty Little Horses, “Stormy Weather and I Got the Sun in the Morning. After months of preparation, the ensemble delivered strong performances that earned them a Gold Rating with Distinction. Eight Warsaw students were also recognized with Outstanding Soloist Awards, including seniors Rain Copley, Maximiliano Juarez and Ben Clark.
The Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School Jazz Bands delivered an impressive performance at the ISSMA Jazz Contest, earning a Gold Rating from all three judges. Several students were recognized for Outstanding Solos with Distinction, including Chloe Ousley, Caroline Gudorf, Greta Loebs and Noah Huff.
“I am proud of all of the students for the dedication and effort they put into preparing their music,” said Joseph Peloza.
Warsaw’s winter performance groups also delivered strong results over the weekend. The Warsaw Winter Percussion Ensemble competed at Franklin Community High School with their show Over the Edge in Scholastic Concert Class A, earning a second place finish with a season high score of 81. The group improved its score by more than four points from its previous competition and continues to build momentum as performers refine the music, visuals and ensemble performance each week.
Finally, the Warsaw Varsity Winter Guard competed at the Indiana High School Color Guard Association State Prelims at Anderson High School. The team finished 5th in Regional Class A, advancing to next week’s Regional A State Finals at Decatur Central High School. Competing in a round of 14 guards and part of a statewide field of 82 teams in the class, Warsaw delivered a strong performance of their show It Ain’t Baroque, improving their score by three points and earning a season high score of 70.16.
With strong performances across jazz, vocal music and winter performance groups, Warsaw’s performing arts students continue to demonstrate talent, dedication and teamwork. Many of these groups now look ahead to upcoming competitions and state performances.
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Photo Provided: Warsaw Winter Percussion Ensemble
Photo Provided: Warsaw Winter Guard