Summerland band, choir earn superior ratings

Summerland musicians competed in the district music contest, Friday, at West Holt.

Director Emily Heithoff said the band received straight ones, or superiors, from a panel of three judges.

The high school choir received a one (superior) rating.

Five soloists received superior ratings, including Calissa Kester, Adrienne Parker, Cassidy Bearinger, Lenora Kester and Emma Kerkman.

Three duets earned superior ratings, including Calissa and Lenora Kester; Cassidy Bearinger and Lenora Kester and Adrienne Parker and Lenora Kester.

Two instrumentalists earned superiors. Adrienne Parker earned a one wit...