Students with the Hollister High Band and Choir are moving on in competition.

Details below with the full release from Hollister Schools:
Members of the Hollister High School Band and Choir showcased their musical talents at the District Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Aurora High School on Friday, March 7. Competing as soloists and in small ensembles, these students prepared and performed challenging musical selections for judges, demonstrating their dedication and skill.

Following outstanding performances, four vocalists and four instrumentalists from Hollister earned an Exemplary (I) rating, the highest honor at the competition. This achievement qualifies them to advance to the State Solo and Ensemble Contest, which will take place on May 1.
The following Hollister musicians earned Exemplary ratings and will represent their school at the state level: Ezra Hreha (saxophone), Ashley Sansoucie (vocal), Bella Whittington (flute), Ben Stevens (clarinet), Julia Gardner (vocal), Kevin Teter (french horn), Kira Gallaher (vocal), Tabitha Steinagel (vocal).

“These students have dedicated countless hours to perfecting their craft, and their success at District Solo and Ensemble is a testament to their hard work,” expressed Mr. Spurling Hollister Band Director, and Mrs. Reedy Choir Director. “We are incredibly proud of them and excited to see them represent Hollister at the state level.”

The State Solo and Ensemble Contest will take place on May 1, where these musicians will once again perform and compete among the best high school musicians in Missouri.

Instrumentalists - Ezra Hreha, Bella Whittington, Ben Stevens, Kevin Teter

Vocalists - Julia Gardner, Kira Gallaher, Tabitha Steinagel, Ashley Sansoucie

(Photos courtesy Hollister High School)