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Choir students from
Granbury High School and Crossland Ninth Grade Center excelled at the UIL Texas
State Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 30, 2016, at the University of Texas at
Austin.
June 9, 2016
Choir students from
Granbury High School and Crossland Ninth Grade Center excelled at the UIL Texas
State Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 30, 2016, at the University of Texas at
Austin.Freshman Casey Wilcox (pictured at left) was named
an Outstanding Soloist after earning a Division I superior rating on her solo. The
award is bestowed by each judge to performers who attain superior musicianship.
In addition to Rupp, soloists
earning the top mark with a Division I superior rating were Kaitlyn Bailey, Garrin
Brassie, Kiersten Mathis, Aaron Morgan, Amanda Peterson, Taunton Puckett,
Brennan Ross, Grace Sokol, Statia Sokol, Mikayla Vandergriff, Andrew Walters, Shannon
Wornell, and Zach Zagrocki.
Receiving Division II
excellent ratings were soloists Ashley Brooke Boyd, April Cabrera, Baylee
Davis, Brynn Deger, Karleigh Hesser, Craig Knisley, Zoe Mehall, Jade Reneau,
and Skylar Schreiber.
Four choir ensembles also competed:
- Madrigal – Superior Rating: Garin Brassie, Jacob Clark, Abigail Garcia, Annabelle McMasters, Zoe Mehall, Sidney Perdue, Amanda Peterson, Victoria Smith, Andrew Walters, Chris Willis
- Madrigal – Excellent Rating: Baylee Davis, Mark Hartgraves, Jamie Hernandez, Savannah Irish, Bailey Occhipinti, Brennan Ross, Grace Sokol, Statia Sokol, Mikayla Vandergriff, Michael Wheeler
- Madrigal – Excellent Rating: Nash Buescher, Cadence Chiappe, Kenna Collins, Brynn Deger, Jamie Garcia, Craig Knisley, Jaci Largent, Morgan Molder, Taunton Puckett, Talor Swindle
- Madrigal – Excellent Rating: Brendin Anchondo, Christopher Lancaster, Madison Miller, Dakota Paulo, Erin Pavelick, Jade Reneau, Reagan Slade, Emily Talley, Savannah Wark, Remington Watson
- Madrigal – Excellent Rating: Ashley Brooke Boyd, Lizzy Garcia, Leslie Grubbs, Jorge Lopez, Brittney Pinckard, Joseph Robrahn-Spreit, Rebeca Sanchez, Raul Sandoval, Erik Tovar, Ashley Vyce
GHS
and Crossland choir directors are Joy Hope and Greg Doss.
Links to Related Information:
Previous News Articles:- 5/23/2016: Joy Hope Retiring as GHS Choir Director
- 4/15/2016: Granbury Choirs Claim Sweepstakes Honors
- 3/30/2016: Choir Students Earn Medals at Solo and Ensemble Contest
- 3/30/2016: Choir Dinner Theater Set for April 30 at GHS
- 3/9/2016: Some School Projects Set to Open After Spring Break
- 2/15/2016: Granbury Bands and Choirs Holding Pre-UIL Concerts
- 2/15/2016: Seven Musicians Perform with All-State Ensembles
- 1/21/2016: School Board Honors All-State, Art, and Rifle Team Students at Monthly Meeting
- 1/11/2016: Five Granbury Students Make All-State Choirs
- 12/18/2015: Fine Arts Groups Hold Christmas Concerts
- 12/4/2015: GHS Choir Entertains Chamber Luncheon Crowd
- 11/30/2015: Eight Choir Students Make Final All-State Audition Round
- 11/16/2015: Choir Students Perform at Region and District Concert
- 10/14/2015: Granbury Students Make Region and District Choirs
- 9/21/2015: Granbury Choir Students Advance to Regional Auditions
- 9/4/2015: Granbury Choir Set for Momentous Year
