Tuesday, March 08, 2022

DGS IHSA Solo and Ensemble Excellence!


Downers Grove South High School student musicians participated in the Illinois High School Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 5, 2022.

21 music events from Downers Grove South High School earned a Division I rating of SUPERIOR.  A Division I score is categorized as “A Superior Performance – outstanding in nearly every detail.”  In addition, 3 music events from Downers Grove South High School garnered a Division II rating of OUTSTANDING.  A Division II score is categorized as “An excellent performance – only minor defects.”

Two South High events received perfect scores. Please take a moment to read names and find a chance to congratulate these amazing South students!

Perfect Score - Superior Perfect Performance

Michael Joseph (Tenor Saxophone)
Tim Neumann, Philip Okunev, Olivia Roti, Leka Davis (String Ensemble)

Division I Rating = Superior Performance
Olivia Balicki (Percussion)
Samuel Wleklinski (Trumpet)
Sally Lichner (Flute)
Gabrielle Hewawissa (Flute)
Olivia Roti (Viola)
Jack Sifuentes (Viola)
Summer Kruk (Viola)
Madolyn Werner (Flute)
Katie Opila (Trombone)
Lilliana Jaeger (Violin)
Luidas Davies (Violin)
Philip Okunev (Violin)
Alice Shen (Oboe)
Colin McLaughlin (Violoncello)
Audrey Lin (Violoncello)
Andrew Brandt (Trombone)
Emelia Parson (Violoncello)
Leka Davis (Violoncello)
Angela Olczyk, Annie Koshy, Lena Baker, Lilliana Jaeger (String Ensemble)


Division II - Excellent Rating
Ethan O'Connor
Lena Baker
Zach Gresik