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 OMEA Solo and Ensemble
Padua’s Performing Arts students participated at the OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event at North Ridgeville High School on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Students earned a total of 27 Superior (I) Ratings for various vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles. OMEA defines a superior rating as, “An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance.”
“SUPERIOR” RATINGS
CLASS A
Flute Solo: Beth Akstens
Viola Solo: Joseph Bontempo
Marimba Solo: Michael Dontenville
Snare Drum Solo: Michael Dontenville
Trumpet Solo: Olivia Gutowski
Viola Solo: Grace Hostelley
Clarinet Solo: Alyssa Litwinowicz
Clarinet Solo: Xinyu Yao
Piano Solo: Sarah Zimmerli
Padua String Quartet: Yifan Gao, Jiye Lee, Grace Hostelley, Sarah Zimmerli
Padua String Quartet: Christy Blatnik, Denae Just, Rachael Tomasko,
Olivia Piwowar
CLASS B
Flute Solo: Claire Ebner
Trumpet Solo: Gianna Mascardine Piano Solo: Ella Meges
Euphonium Solo: Daniel Nordstrom Vocal Solo: Ashley Rasch
Alto Sax Solo: Sophie Swan Clarinet Solo: Kalei Wenzel
Padua Clarinet Quartet: : Alyssa Litwinowicz, Melanie Turk, Kalei Wenzel, Xinyu Yao
Padua Saxophone Quartet: Jonas Ward, Colleen Doucette, Nick Prusovic, Sophie Swan
Padua Trumpet Quartet: Olivia Gutowski, Gianna Mascardine, Brandon Moran, Thomas Borcuch
CLASS C
Trumpet Solo: Joseph Bontempo Vocal Solo: Becca Cigany
Vocal Solo: Mary Gaughan Trombone Solo: Justin Hill
French Horn Solo: Alyssa Litwinowicz Flute Solo: Theresa Shepherd
Students earned a total of 9 Excellent (II) Ratings for their solo, quartet and trio performances.
“EXCELLENT” RATINGS
CLASS A
French Horn Solo: McKayla Leonard Vocal Solo: McKayla Leonard
Vocal Solo: Anna Lindenmuth Vocal Solo: Alyssa Litwinowicz
CLASS B
Vocal Solo: Julia Dunn
Violin Solo: Alyssa Litwinowicz Violin Solo: Danielle Shingary
Padua Trombone Quartet: Luigi Filippelli, Owen Leigh, Ash Ruda, Justin Hill
CLASS C
Padua String Trio: Jack Weinberg, Danielle Shingary, Joseph Bontempo
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 Bruins Perform at Severance Hall
On Sunday January 26, 2020, Padua Franciscan was represented at the 17th Annual Northeast Ohio Band Invitational sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Music. Bruins were treated to the spectacular opportunity to perform on the main stage
of Severance Hall. Mr. Mark Wozniak ’97, directed the Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Chorale in their performances.
 






















































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