Heights Musicians Shine at ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest

Hamilton Heights Middle School and High School musicians delivered an outstanding showing at the ISSMA District Solo & Ensemble Contest held this past Saturday at Westfield High School. Students from both programs earned top honors across a wide range of instruments and ensemble categories, demonstrating exceptional skill, preparation, and musical growth.

Hamilton Heights is proud to recognize the following students for their achievements:

HHMS GOLD

Haylee Wesley (8) – Flute

Hadley Reading (6) – Flute

Mallory Snider (6) – Clarinet

Hailey Hodson (8) – Alto Saxophone

Jackson Van Kirk (6) – Alto Saxophone

Silas Speck (6) – Alto Saxophone

Mark Hiday (8) – Trumpet

Marley Huskins (7) – Trombone

Brendon Rose (6) – Trombone

Jace Jackson (6) – String Bass

Jace Thompson (7) – Snare Drum

Woodwind Trio (6) – Ella Carey, Coralle Cote, Faye Straley

Woodwind Trio (8) – Arabella English, Hailey Hodson, Haylee Wesley

Woodwind Quartet (6) – Aralynn Ellis, Nolan Herrmann, Grace Hodson, McKinley Mosbaugh

Percussion Trio (6) – Levi Hay, Anthony Meier, Aiden Smith

HHMS GOLD

Luke Powell (8) – Snare Drum (entered in HS Group I)

HHHS GROUP I – GOLD *** Advanced to the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest

Rachel England – Trumpet

Kaylee Roberts – Euphonium

Mazie Emmert – Euphonium

Lukas Jackson – Multi-Percussion Solo

Percussion Ensemble:  Nicole Eberhard, Mazie Emmert, Lukas Jackson, Maddy Lustig, Jack Powell, Kiera Rinas, Connelley Schuster, Ava Snelson

HHHS GROUP I – SILVER

Nicole Eberhard – Bass Clarinet

Kiera Rinas – String Bass

HHHS GROUP II – GOLD

Luke Allwardt – Trumpet

These results reflect the dedication of student musicians and the strength of the Hamilton Heights band program. Congratulations to all the participants and best wishes to state‑qualifying performers at the next round of competition.