On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Emerald Ridge High School Choir program hosted the Valley Music Educators Association High School Vocal Solo & Ensemble Event. All three Puyallup School District comprehensive high schools participated with 90 solo and ensembles performing. The student’s voices were phenomenal, and they all deserve a congratulations for their amazing performances and dedication.
Winners will compete at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Solo & Ensemble Contest on April 24 and 25 at Central Washington University against other winners from regions around the state.
Congratulations to all the singers.
EMERALD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
SOLOIST
Mezzo Soprano – First Alternate to State: Savanna Delgado
Alto - Second Alternate to State: Natalie Sullivan
Baritone – Second Alternate to State: Charles Villanueva
Bass - First Alternate to State: Peter Stuart
ENSEMBLES
Woman’s Large Ensemble – First Alternate to State: Erica Schieche, Elise Winkler, Emily Wells, Maddie Keaton, Telikiai A’etonu, Makayla Hopkins, Emma Barnes, Lexi Kling, Layliani Keane, Rylee Lucero, Sydney Walther, Camille McCall, Natalie Sullivan, Savanna Delgado, Kaylie Pitts
Men’s Large Ensemble – First Alternate to State: Ethan Southwell, Garrett Dody, Jack Lane, Cody Dever, Grant Irey, Malik Martin, Ralph Bital, Christian Heatherly, Charles Villanueva, Peter Stuart, Sam Ashcraft, Matthew Moen, Justin David, Landon Carioto
PUYALLUP HIGH SCHOOL
SOLOIST
Alto – First Alternate to State: Caitlyn Babcock
Tenor – First Alternate to State: Ben Ebner
Tenor – Second Alternate to State: Jordan Earnest
Bass – Second Alternate to State: Nico Obligacion
ENSEMBLES
Small Mixed Vocal Ensemble – State: “The Four Calling Birds” Caitlyn Babcock, Maverick McCarl, Nico Obligacion, Cecilia Omri
Small Treble Vocal Ensemble – First Alternate to State: “HAMM” Maiya Duck, Abby Knutson, Hannah McVay, Mia Stutz
Small Tenor and Bass Vocal Ensemble - First Alternate to State: “The New Doods” J’breon Forks, Maverick McCarl, Nico Obligacion, Adam Parson
Large Mixed Vocal Ensemble – First Alternate to State: “Norselander” Madelyn Allen, Caitlyn Babcock, Maiya Duck, Alex Forbus, J’breon Forks, Abby Knutson, Hannah McVay, Maverick McCarl, Nico Obligacion, Imani Okiyama, Cecilia Omri, Rylee Panquerne, Adam Parson, MaKenna Schuster, Mia Stutz, Shelby Torzewski,
Large Treble Vocal Ensemble – Second Alternate to State: “Norselandies” Madelyn Allen, Caitlyn Babcock, Maiya Duck, Alex Forbus, Abby Knutson, Hannah McVay, Imani Okiyama, Cecilia Omri, Rylee Panquerne, Mia Stutz, Shelby Torzewski
Large Mixed Vocal Ensemble – Second Alternate to State: “Men of Concert Choir” Jesse Arsenault, Dalton Earnest, Ben Ebner, J’breon Forks, Bradly Liggett, Maverick McCarl, Nico Obligacion, Adam Parson, Brandon Parson,Mason Pontsler
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL
SOLOIST
Baritone – State: Josh Gee
Bass – State: Wyatt Reeve
Alto – State: Alliyah Evans
Mezzo – State: Miranda Hildner
Soprano – First Alternate to State: Noelle White
ENSEMBLES
Large Treble Ensemble – State: “Women of Vocal Ensemble” Allie Watkins, Noelle White, Sadie Alsup, Kayla Carr, Jenna Sweet, Alliyah Evans, Miranda Hildner, Emily Phillips, Kyara Mitchell, Megan Knaff
Small Treble Ensemble – State: “KNA (squared)” Kyara Mitchell, Noelle White, Alliyah Evans, Allie Watkins
Men’s Large Ensemble – State: “Men of Vocal Ensemble” Isaac Corpuz, Jordan Earnhardt, Josh Gee, Rowan Logwood, Rickey Phan, Wyatt Reeve, Seth Remington, Cade Reynolds, Louis Riego De Dios, Ethan Riggle, Darryl Simmons, Hunter Stevens
Men’s Small Ensemble – State: “The Four Horsemen” Isaac Corpuz, Jordan Earnhardt, Wyatt Reeve, Darryl Simmons
Women’s Ensemble – Second Alternate to State: Jade Cruz and Amera Tostado
Large Mixed Ensemble – Second Alternate to State: “Octavia” Isaac Corpuz, Jordan Earnhardt, Wyatt Reeve, Darryl Simmons, Kyara Mitchell, Noelle White, Alliyah Evans, Allie Watkins.
Photo courtesy of Timothy Atkins