Lakeland is PROUD of the individuals who participated in the ISSMA State Competition and even has some hardware to show off!
The four individuals who were state qualifiers from the ISSMA competition on February 8th were able to secure medals, with 3 of them bringing home "Gold with Distinction." Lakeland doubled the number of students qualifying for the state competition from the previous two years.
A βWith Distinctionβ designation at State Solo and Ensemble will be awarded to instrumental solos and ensembles receiving a 10.5 or less. Events qualifying for this award will receive a Gold medal with special gold βpipingβ on the ribbon.
The musicians who represented Lakeland were awarded the following honors:
Lydia Jacobson, Alexis Gyovai, Paige VanKoevering, and Jasmin Powers (Woodwind Quartet) - Gold with Distinction
Arlene Thompson (Sax Solo) - Gold with Distinction
Oliver Hofer (Multitenor Solo) - Gold with Distinction
Zac Thornsberry (Trumpet Solo) - Silver