Solo/Small Ensemble Contest Recep

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Published: March 31, 2025

Author: Ian Heetland

Happy last day of March everyone!

Our first state contest is behind us and what a day it was! We saw tremendous participation from Knoxville students at the State Solo/Small Ensemble Contest this past Saturday down in Osceola! In total, the KHS Vocal music department sent down 21 events to be evaluated. This is tremendous growth from only 7 events being sent down to contest 3 years ago! Here is a recap of the ratings received:

Division 1: Superior (Highest Rating)

Chamber Singers (Perfect Score, and winners of the Outstanding Performance Award)

Bekah Bennett - Vocal Solo (one point away from a perfect score)

Kaylynne Anderson - Vocal Solo (one point away from a perfect score)

Malichi Swan - Vocal Solo *

Kyl Bauer - Vocal Solo

Zjair Hernando - Vocal Solo *

Bekah Bennett, Kaylynne Anderson & Kaeding Phillips * - Vocal Trio

Division 2: Excellent

Willow Kam - Vocal Solo

Regan Roberts - Vocal Solo *

Bailey Heath - Vocal Solo

Sophia DeMello - Vocal Solo *

Thalia DeSocio - Vocal Solo *

Ryan Peralta & Keegan Binns - Vocal Duet *

Zjair Hernando & Jason Krasko - Vocal Duet *

Division 3: Good

Jason Kaplin - Vocal Solo *

Jude Daniels - Vocal Solo *

Lilly Hummel - Vocal Solo *

Lilly Hummel & Holly Evenson - Vocal Duet *

Addison Hake - Vocal Solo *

Brianna Murphy - Vocal Solo *

Jason Krasko - Vocal Solo *

*-Designates first time performing at S/SE Contest

Congratulations to all who performed! Keep an eye out for a new blog post coming soon with updated information about the State Large Group Contest on May 9th down in Fairfield.

Thanks everyone! ~Mr. H