OHS Orchestra participated in State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival

The Oskaloosa High School Orchestra participated in State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 29 in Grinnell. The group received 14 Division I, 8 Division II and 3 Division III ratings. Members of the High School Orchestra receiving Division I ratings on their solo include: Kamron VanHulzen, Jennifer Watters, Emily Allee, Caleb Fisher and John Hammes – violin solo, Naomi Cochran and Lauren Gorski – viola solo. Soloists receiving Division II ratings include: Blake Allsup – cello, Alisha Horn – string bass.

String Duets receiving Division I ratings include: Jacob Cummings and Alex Shaffer, Naomi Cochran and Lauren Gorski, John Hammes and Lauren Gorski, Tori Palmer and Haley Bunnell, Colton Berg and Spencer Nelson, Jennifer Watters and Misaki Kaito. String Duets receiving Division II ratings include: Rachel Adams and Courtney Fiechtner, Kamron VanHulzen and Emily Allee, Caleb Fisher and Logan Gross, Sarah Sanders and Alexis Groet. Chamber Orchestra A received a Division I. Chamber Orchestras B and C received Division II ratings.