Twenty seven CCSD 89 musicians were recognized for outstanding musical performances at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) solo and ensemble contest. The contest was held February 24 at Spring Wood Middle School in Hanover Park.
CCSD 89 music teachers Katie Berry, Lev Garbar, Kristi Kline, and Andrew Ladendorf are proud of the hard work and dedication of all the students who participated.
First-place solos: Division I rating - perfect score
Grace Williamson (violin) fifth grade
Mila Fousias (piano) sixth grade
Matthew Park (cello) seventh grade
Madelyn Govertsen (viola) eighth grade
Micah Williamson (cello) eighth grade
First-place solos: Division I rating
Hope Loney (cello) fifth grade
Myles Clarin (saxophone) sixth grade
Caleb Edwards (French Horn) sixth grade
Olivia Loftsgaarden (flute) sixth grade
Lilah Moore (cello) sixth grade
Julia Ricci (clarinet) sixth grade
Elena Rubinas (percussion) sixth grade
Sam Bailey (French Horn) seventh grade
Vaughn Barbalic (cello) seventh grade
Kayla Curran (flute) seventh grade
Sofia Galetta (flute) seventh grade
Layla Jones (trombone) seventh grade
Caroline Sarther (flute) seventh grade
Henrik Torling (clarinet) seventh grade
Zoey Poi (viola) seventh grade
Joude Bounama (clarinet) eighth grade
Charlotte Edwards (trumpet) eighth grade
Nora Martinez (clarinet ) eighth grade
Sam Parayno (percussion) eighth grade
Logan Sassi (cello) eighth grade
First-place ensembles: Division I rating
Caleb Edwards and Carter Killackey (French Horn duet) sixth grade
Second-place ensembles: Division II rating
Icy Apura and Zoey Poi (French Horn duet) seventh grade
Posted: March 7, 2024
