On April 9th, the Barker HS Concert Band performed for two judges at NYSSMA (New York State Student Music Association) at Spencerport High School. The group received a gold rating for the third straight year. The students demonstrated an outstanding level of technical and artistic skill. Congratulations to Mr. Rappold, Band Director, and all of the students in the band on the wonderful achievement while representing the Barker Central School District with honor and pride during an amazing performance.
The HS Band had an unexpected challenge added to their preparation towards NYSSMA New York State Band Competition. Two weeks before the competition, Mr. Rappold was in need of a tuba player for the competition. 7th grader Liam Garcia was elevated from the Junior High Band to fill the role. The process to get Liam up to speed was rigorous and demanding. Garcia rose to the occasion and performed admirably helping the HS Band get the Gold Medal.
The Intermediate Band had a great field trip to Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo to hear the Buffalo Philharmonic. Both the Primary Band and Intermediate Band, as well as the 5-6 Chorus are looking forward to the annual trip to the Seabreeze Amusement Park Music Festival in June.
The Barker Music Department would like to congratulate all of the band and chorus students who were accepted to one of the NCMEA (Niagara County Music Educators Association) All-County ensembles. These students were selected as festival participants based on their adjudicated solo performances in December. Each group spent two full days, Friday and Saturday, preparing brand new music for a concert performance. The ensembles are made up of some of the top student musicians from every school in Niagara County. Congratulations to each of our NCMEA students.
High School Band (Front Row, L-R): Madison Stephan (Clarinet), Ivy Feuersanger (Flute), Robert Clark, (Timpani), Naomi Bish (Mallets), Faith Bowerman (Flute), Jillian Fisk (Flute), Charlie Gow (Flute), Addisyn Weller (Clarinet), Karl Hill II (Baritone Sax), Isaac Monaco (Alto Sax), Gabriel Nestoros (Percussion), Michael Kalynycz (Percussion), Tristen Garcia (Percussion), Liam Garcia (Tuba). (Back Row): Meghan Mallon (Tenor Sax), Evangeline Harris (Bass Clarinet), Summer Duchow (Clarinet), Chloe Duchow (Clarinet), Melodi Murphy (Alto Sax), Jocelyn Schmitt (Clarinet), Kaleigh Thuman (Clarinet), Julia Kalynycz (Percussion), Fiona Wass (Trumpet), Jordyn Kinne (Flute), Aurora Wass (Flute), Alina Riches (Clarinet), Elise Monaco (Trumpet), Adeline Atwater (Trumpet & Horn), Riley Marciszewski (Trombone & Horn), Elizabeth Samson (Alto Sax), Oscar Dergel (Alto Sax), Caleb Alexander (Trumpet), Daniel Goodwin (Baritone), Bradly Maines (Baritone), Dakota Mandaville (Percussion), Ryan Fisk (Mallets).
(Top-Bottom, L-R): Jr. High Band - Festival 1: Karl Hill II (Baritone Saxophone).
Elementary Chorus - Festival 2: Jacob Linkowski (Alto), Cerenity Street (Alto).
Sr. High Chorus - Festival 1: Jillian Fisk (Soprano), Alexis Dauphinee (Soprano), Connor Dwyer (Bass).
Elementary Band - Festival 3 (L-R): Easton Lewis (Trumpet), Cerenity Street (Clarinet), Adam Grabowski (Baritone Horn), Hannah Monaco (Flute), Maxwell Liuzzi (Trumpet), Lydia Atwater (Trombone), Jordyn Jones (Trumpet), Tessa Seward (French Horn).
Jr. High Chorus - Festival 3: Noralie Pierce (Soprano), Xyon Weese (Alto), Addisyn Weller (Soprano), Chace Atwater (Tenor).
Sr. High Band - Festival 2: Riley Marciszewski (French Horn), Michael Kalynycz (Snare Drum), Jocelyn Schmitt (Clarinet).
Seniors & Mr. Rappold (Front, L-R): Ryan Fisk, Michael Kalynycz, Cableb Alexander. (Middle, L-R): Mr. Rappold, Summer Duchow, Isaac Monaco, Elizabeth Samson. (Back, L-R): Meghan Mallon, Dakota Mandaville, Tristen Garcia, Evangeline Harris.
