The CHS Music Department took 50 events to the IHSA Solo and Ensemble contest on March 2nd at Carbondale Community High School. The music department is placed 6th in Class B with 276 points total.
Students prepared a total of 50 entries that consisted of vocal solos, vocal ensembles, instrumental solos, and instrumental ensembles. 42 entries were counted as I’s, and 8 as II’s.
This was a very successful year at IHSA Solo and Ensemble for the CHS Music Department even though the department numbers dropped compared to previous years.
In addition, they took 4 ensembles to Organization Contest on April 12th. This included CHS Concert Band and Choir, Jazz Band, and Swing Choir. Both bands got 1 (Superiors) and both choirs got 2 (Excellent). The music department ended 5th place in Class B out of 85 schools with 501 points.
Elizabeth Wilson • Apr 16, 2024 at 9:42 am
Congratulations to everyone!!