Clearwater musicians receive ratings at March music festival

Clearwater middle school musicians participated in the Wayne State Middle School Music Festival, March 10.

Director Sarah Kesting reported the grades four through six choir earned a superior rating. Members performing were Abby Arroyo, Abbey Chipps, Damien Hupp, Luke Kester, Shaylie Kester, Aiyana Krebs, Kenzie Sanne, Caydence Schumacher and Maria Velasquez.

Sixth-grade band received a superior rating. Members performing included Ethan Kester, Shaylie Kester, Kenzie Sanne and Caydence Schumacher

The beginning band received a superior rating. Abby Arroyo, Ayden Bazelman, Breckyn Bergman, Elisa Dominguez, Abryelle Kester, Katelyn Kester, Emma King, Aiyana Krebs, Jacob Pierzina and Kaylee Thiele comprise the group.

Aiyana Krebs received a superior rating on her snare drum solo.

Breckyn Bergman performed a flute solo and received a superior rating.

Abby Arroyo and Breckyn Bergman received a superior rating for a flute duet.

Kenzie Sanne and Caydence Schumacher received a superior rating on their clarinet/alto sax duet.