The Kearney High School band had 11 events qualify for and participate in the MSHSAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival on Friday, April 29 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The band students earned two Gold, five Silver and four Bronze medals. The band is directed by Chris Heil, Jamie Heil and Heidi Dodd.
“It was great to have these band activities back in person this year,” Mr. Heil said. ” Our students learned a lot and represented Kearney well!”
Congratulations to all the KHS medal-winners:
| Event Type | Student(s) | Rating |
| Alto Saxophone Solo | McKenna Brown | Silver |
| Alto Saxophone Solo | Avery Morgan | Silver |
| Bass Clarinet Solo | Kailey Romero | Gold |
| Clarinet Trio | Kailey Romero, Preston Bossart, Ariana Spruhan | Bronze |
| Flute Solo | Emma Cobb | Bronze |
| Keyboard Mallet Solo | Anna Jensen | Silver |
| Saxophone Trio | McKenna Brown, Adam Hoffman, Chloe Bonham | Silver |
| Soprano Clarinet Solo | Liliana Jackson | Gold |
| Trumpet Solo | Connor Dodd | Bronze |
| Trumpet Solo | Anderson Bultmann | Silver |
| Trumpet Solo | Trent Fritz | Bronze |
KHS choir students also had an outstanding day at this state festival, according to Director Dustin McKinney.
“I am pleased to announce that every performing event received a Gold rating, the highest rating one can receive at the state contest!” Mr. McKinney said.
Congratulations to the following choir students:
Vocal Solo – Ryan Bowles
Vocal Solo – Eleandra Cooper
Vocal Solo – Heidi Eberhardt
Mixed Quartet
- Chloe Bonham
- Shelby Flanigan
- Heidi Eberhardt
- Jessica Riley
- Daniel Robertson
- Keenan Haney
- Creason Kane
- Ryan Bowles
SSAA Quartet
- Heidi Eberhardt
- Jessica Riley
- Heidi Adams
- Chloe Bonham