TFHS students advance to state

Thompson Falls band and choir students showcased their work last weekend at the District Music Festival in Missoula. Students who received superior ratings now will practice for the State Music Festival, scheduled for May 5-6 in Missoula.

“The students did amazing,” said band and choir teacher Brittany Nichols. The concert band received superior ratings and the high school choir excellent ratings for their group performances.

Those moving on to the state festival include Kael Brown and Alek Sweeden, who performed an alto saxophone and trumpet duet. Sweden also received Superior on his trumpet solo, as did Gavin Godrey on the baritone. Vocal solo superior ratings earned Serenity Barrus, Mandy Murray, Alex Olesen and Sweeden spots at the state festival.

Connor McPherson and Olesen performed a vocal duet at the district festival, earning an excellent rating, and Veronica Bewick received an excellent on her vocal solo, Nichols said.

Senior Tiana Goatley performed a vocal solo for comments, and Nichols said the adjudicator noted Goatley’s enthusiasm and willingness to sing out.