First Chair selections were announced following recent auditions.
Fine Arts Coordinator Lindsay Halford released a comprehensive list of students throughout Rutherford County who placed first out of all students who auditioned, in December, for each instrument.
The honor is a reward for their dedication and hours spent practicing.
The distinctive list includes:
7th and 8th Grade Gold Band – First Chair:
Taylor Sanderson, Flute (Rock Springs)
Lauren Barina, Clarinet (Stewarts Creek)
Ivan Kakooza, Contra Bass Clarinet (LaVergne)
Xavion Patterson, Bassoon (Rock Springs)
Emily Sholar, Horn (Stewarts Creek)
Chandler Currier, Tuba (Stewarts Creek)
Blake Yuenger, Jazz Guitar (Central Magnet)
9th and 10th Grade Gold Band – First Chair (These students qualify for All-State)
Aalia Hanif, Flute (Central Magnet)
Ryan Gagnon, Tuba (Central Magnet)
11th and 12th Grade Gold Band – First Chair (These students qualify for All-State)
Nicholas Rediker, Eb Clarinet (Siegel)
Lee Johnson, Bb Clarinet (Siegel)
Blair Wright, Contra Bass Clarinet (Siegel)
Ryan Hines, Bari Saxophone (Stewarts Creek)
Preston Emore, Trombone (Oakland)
9th and 10th Grade Orchestra – First Chair (This student qualifies for All-State)
Caroline Ver Mulm, Cello (Central Magnet)
Jazz Bands – First Chair
Blake Yuenger, Jazz Guitar, 7th Grade (Central Magnet)
Ryan Hines, Jazz Bari Saxophone, 12th Grade (Stewarts Creek)