TSA Excels (Yet Again) at OMEA 2006

On Saturday, April 1st, 2006, TSA students received excellent ratings for their performance in the OMEA District 1 Junior High Solo & Ensemble Adjudication. Allison Conkin, Margaret Clark, and Katelyn Lesle all received a Rating I in the Voice category. Benjamin Abbott, Donovan Kasee, Morganne Tyson, and Amaris Johnson all received a Rating I in the Piano category, and Emilie Taylor and Jennifer Heer received a Rating II in the Piano category. Congratulations to each of these students for their recognition.

Several Band, String, and Percussion students were recognized with "Superior" and "Excellent" ratings as follows:

Superior Rating
Emilie Taylor, Bassoon
Margaret Clark, Flute
Brandy Hammond, Viola
katelyn Kaiser, Flute
Josh Silver, Trumpet
Chelsey Benson, Clarinet
Nick Madden, French Horn
James Gerhardt, Snare Drum
Kiah Harvey, Melodic Percussion
Shea Phillips, Cello
TSA Percussion Trio (Nelson Overton, James Gerhardt, Jeremy Lee)
Nelson Overton, Snare Drum
Dominick Barrett, Viola
Kristen Urbanski, Oboe
Excellent Rating
Amanda Marsh, Melodic Percussion
Anthony Cason, Snare Drum
Jeremy Boyd, Snare Drum
Daniel Jones, Violin
Heather Stewart, Violin
Angelica Benavidez, Melodic Percussion
Karahn Scott, Melodic Percussion
Kyrie Bill, Violin

We would also like to congratulate the TSA Studio Orchestra for an outstanding performance at the OMEA State Orchestra Adjucations on Saturday, March 4th, 2006.The Studio Orchestra earned an overall “superior” rating with unanimous “superior” ratings from all fours adjudicators. This is the third consecutive year that TSA has earned unanimous “superior” ratings, and this was only the third time that TSA has attended the OMEA State Orchestra Adjucation. A compliment of over 50 strings, winds, and percussionists represented the TSA Studio Orchestra at the event held at Sandusky High School. The ensemble drew praise for its outstanding preparation and overall excellent musical expression. The event included a “sight-reading” session in which the students and conductor had six minutes to silently prepare a brand new work and perform it in one take for an adjudicator; this test of musical proficiency was included in their overall rating.The TSA Studio Orchestra has previously performed at Citifest, Walt Disney World, and Studio Series and Mainstage events at TSA.   The ensemble is one of several instrumental groups scheduled to compete in the “Music In The Parks” Festival in May of 2006.

Congratulations to all TSA Musicians on yet another demonstration of your skills and talent!