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Sperry Band of Pirate Soloists Headed to State Competition
The Sperry Band of Pirates starts each school year marching and continues performing through graduation night. Most recently, on Saturday, March 1, Sperry High School Band Director Makayla West took nine members of the band to the OSSAA District Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Claremore High School.
“Students must practice independently for this competition outside of school,” Ms. West said. “Each student has to be really dedicated to their craft, preparing on their own for this competition since December 5. Everyone did well, and I’m proud of them all.”
Of the nine participants, five received a score of Excellent for their work, and four were rated as Superior. Freshman Jazlyn Million received a Superior rating for her clarinet performance, freshman Alanna Hembree and junior Justin Brown both received a Superior rating for their work on the marimba, and senior Weston Preslar’s tuba performance was also rated Superior.
These four will travel to Oklahoma State University in April for the OSSAA State Competition.
