O.S.S.A.A. District Solo and Ensemble Contest
Solo and Ensemble Contest is a vital part of the band program at Hefner Middle School. Each 7th and 8th grade band student is required to participate in this event. Students are encouraged to perform solos as well as small ensembles (2-5 people). This contest is held at Hefner on the last Saturday of March.
Solos
There are two types of solos that can be performed for this contest. Brass and woodwind students will perform a solo accompanied by a pianist (accompanied solos). Percussion students will perform solos on either a snare drum or a keyboard instrument (unaccompanied solos). Brass and woodwind solo entry fees will include the payment for the accompanist to come to the school for rehearsals as well as the performance. Percussion solo entry fees will not include this payment.
Ensembles
Students are also encouraged to participate in small ensembles (2-5 students). The entry fee for these small groups will be paid by the group. Rehearsals for these groups will take place after school. Students must receive special permission to perform in a small group.
Solo and Ensemble Contest is a vital part of the band program at Hefner Middle School. Each 7th and 8th grade band student is required to participate in this event. Students are encouraged to perform solos as well as small ensembles (2-5 people). This contest is held at Hefner on the last Saturday of March.
Solos
There are two types of solos that can be performed for this contest. Brass and woodwind students will perform a solo accompanied by a pianist (accompanied solos). Percussion students will perform solos on either a snare drum or a keyboard instrument (unaccompanied solos). Brass and woodwind solo entry fees will include the payment for the accompanist to come to the school for rehearsals as well as the performance. Percussion solo entry fees will not include this payment.
Ensembles
Students are also encouraged to participate in small ensembles (2-5 students). The entry fee for these small groups will be paid by the group. Rehearsals for these groups will take place after school. Students must receive special permission to perform in a small group.