Granite City, Ill., March 25, 2021 – The Coolidge Junior High School Band participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 13 and walked away with 20 First Superior Ratings and 45 First-Place ratings.
Students performed solos and were judged based on intonation, musicality, and general effect as well as other aspects of playing.
"We are very proud of the accomplishments of the Junior High Band Students and admire their resilience during such a challenging year," said CJHS Band Director Chuck Noud.
Students that participated included the following:
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First Superior
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First Place
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Parker Acosta
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Devon Balch
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Seth Blaylock
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Gwyn Billingsley
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Karlisa Bryant
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Elijah Blaylock
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LilyRose Cockrum
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Mallory Boone
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Daniel Douglas
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Reese Boyer
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Ricardo Garray
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Madison Collins
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Jake Guithues
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Sophie Davison
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Bailey Hanks
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Alex Escobar
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Lora McDonald
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Carleigh Graham
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Jackie Mendez
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Madison Gregory-Hudson
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Victoria Robinson
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Nevaeh Hand
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Dylan Sanchez
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Zac Harper
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Fred SanSoucie
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Ellie Harper
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Mason Scarborough
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Angel Hernandez
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Chris Seeley
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Yanelli Hernandez
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Jacob Travis
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Emily Holmes
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Diana Valverde
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Adrianna Ireland
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Alyssa White
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Ramiyah Johnson
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Emma Wing
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Amyah Jones
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Kya Wonders
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Madisyn Kovarik
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Aurora Kuntz
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Shareni Leal-Pluma
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Daisha Lewis
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Deiona Lewis
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Lily Lungwitz
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Samaria Mallet
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Kaylah Meyerhoff
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Savannah Meyerhoff
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Gabby Mitchell
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Nolan Mohr
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Clieson Mranda
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Lily Newman
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Gage Nunn
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Malachi Odom
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Sarah Reynolds
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Alexis Ruiz
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Logan Schank
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Phoenix Shinneman
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William Spicer
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Faith Teets
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Sunny Valle
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Hector Villa
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Baylie Wagner
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Laney Watkins
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Savannah Westfall-Lemp
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Dylan Wohlert
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For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.