Band Solo Contest Winners

Archdiocese Instrumental Solo Contest, hosted by Mr. Jim Rallis and Mr. Glenn Pawlak, was held at Cardinal Bernadin School in Orland Hills on March 6, 2010. Each year the Solo Contest is held for all students participating in instrumental music programs in the Archdioceses of Chicago. Participating Schools include St. Michael (Orland Park), Cardinal Bernadin (Orland Hills), St. Damien (Oak Forest), St. Christopher (Midlothian) and St. Joseph (Homewood).

Judging is based on the length of time each student has been playing as well as his or her chronological age. In a sense, the students are not competing against anyone but themselves. Educationally, this experience is invaluable.

Over 200 instrumentalists performed at this Contest. Students were judged and evaluated by professional educators. Awards were given for Outstanding, Superior, Excellent and Good performances. St. Michael was represented by 15 members of the School Band. We received 5 Outstanding Perfect Scores and 10 Superior Awards.

Outstanding Scores:

Tom Bernecker 5th gr Baritone
David Drabeck 5th gr Alto Sax
Anastasia Kakol 4th gr Clarinet
Grace Trippiedi 4th gr Clarinet
Grace Turcich 6th gr Trumpet

Superior Awards:
Ben Bernecker 7th gr Trumpet
Michael Conrad 7th gr Trumpet
Matthew Davis 6th gr Clarinet
Stephanie Domagala 6th gr Clarinet
Benjamin Gimenez 5th gr Alto Sax
August Hauter 4th gr Alto Sax
Kevin O'Finn 5th gr Alto Sax
Jonathan Stevens 5th gr Trumpet
Dylan Violetto 5th gr Trombone
Molly Williams 6th gr Clarinet

Congratulations to our students for their efforts!