Every year, orchestras, bands, and choirs in middle schools and high schools can participate in solo and ensemble contests. The high school ages have a chance to continue on to State, if they are good enough. It isn't required for any of the kids to participate, it is completely voluntary. And it gives them a chance to perform before a judge who then gives them comments that are designed to help them improve their performance skills. I am really glad that Acadia chose to participate this year.
In fact, she participated in two different ensemble groups. One was larger than the other. The first was hand selected by her teacher (still voluntary, but this group was invited and encouraged) and the other was just a group of the kids that wanted to do even more. Good for them! :) The two groups performed in front of the same judge, but at separate times and were graded separately.
The contest was a few weeks ago, and I'm slow getting this up, but late is better than never. ;) I've included the judge's remarks after each piece, so if you don't want to watch her remarks, just skip ahead a little to get to the next song. The judge had great things to say to both groups and we recently learned that she scored both groups the highest score possible!
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