Five sixth grade students in the Taylor County Upper Elementary School band participated in the Georgia Music Educator's Association District 3 Solo & Ensemble Event at Hardaway High School in Columbus on Saturday, April 26th. These students have been preparing solo pieces on their instruments since February, which they played for a judge for a rating. All five TCUES students earned Superior ratings from the judge (which is the highest rating that is given). "These students have only been playing their instruments since last September, and I am EXTREMELY proud of their hard work," said TCUES Band director, Amanda Richards. The students will receive medals for their Superior ratings at their sixth grade graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 21st.
In the picture below, from left to right: Jessica Withrow (clarinet), Star Dixon (clarinet), Corderious Gray (trumpet), Ms. Richards, Leeyah Ellinwood (flute), & Emily Weaver (flute).
In the picture below, from left to right: Jessica Withrow (clarinet), Star Dixon (clarinet), Corderious Gray (trumpet), Ms. Richards, Leeyah Ellinwood (flute), & Emily Weaver (flute).