On Saturday, February 23rd, the Willard High School Orchestra, directed by Mrs. Rebecca Plotner, went to state contest at Perrysburg High School for the second consecutive year. The orchestra received a superior rating, which is the highest overall rating. In order to go to state contest, the orchestra must prepare three pieces to perform in front of three judges. Each of the judges gives notes as to what was positive about the performance and areas that the group needs some work. They then give the orchestra a rating. The orchestra then moves to sight reading, where they are required to perform a piece that they’ve never seen before. There is also a judge there that rates them. The judges combine the scores they gave to give an overall rating to the group. Willard High School Orchestra received three superior ratings, and one excellent.
This year, there were three eighth graders that joined the high school orchestra: Lucille Molloy and Rebecca Honaker-who play the cello-and Naomi Schag-who played with the group last year as well and plays the violin- had the opportunity to move up from middle school orchestra and portray their talents in the more advanced group. All three have been thrilled to participate in the group, although the music is much harder and provides them a challenge. One of their favorite activities to participate in was the Christmas Tour, where they spent the day performing recognizable Christmas songs for Willard Elementary, St. Francis, and Celeryville. They have worked very hard this year on their instruments and cannot wait to see what musical future awaits in the Willard High School Orchestra!
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