Students from the Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) secondary band programs recently auditioned for the Eastern Shore Band Director’s Association (ESBDA) Junior and Senior All-Shore Bands. Students from every county on the Eastern Shore of Maryland compete for limited spots. In order to audition virtually this year, each student submitted a video of a chromatic scale and a prepared solo. The performances were adjudicated by a member of the ESBDA, and students were assessed on tone, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulations and accidentals.
The following TCPS students were selected:
Photo: Members of the Easton Middle School Band, directed by Mrs. Donna Ewing, were selected for the Eastern Shore Band Director’s JuniorAll Shore Band. Top Row: Abigail Davis, Caroline Welte, Danica Manley; Middle Row: Riley Pederson, Adam Rinehart, Makenzie Lord. Bottom Row: Mrs. Donna Ewing, Aleah Shane Solivio
Easton Middle, directed by Mrs. Donna Ewing – Junior All Shore
Abigail Davis – 8th, Percussion
MaKenzi Lord – 7th, Clarinet
Danica Manley – 8th, Bass Clarinet
Caroline Welte – 8th, Trumpet
Riley Pedersen – 6th, Trombone
Adam Rinehart – 8th, Alto Sax
Aleah Shane Solivio – 8th, Flute
Easton High, directed by Mr. EJ Oesterle – Senior All Shore
Kate Adelman – 9th, Horn
Matthew Craig – 9th, Euphonium
Will Ross – 11th, Trumpet
John Schwaninger – 9th, Trombone
Photo: Members of the Easton High School Band have been selected for the 2021 Senior All Shore Band. Top Row: Will Ross, Kate Adelman; Bottom Row: John Schwaninger. Matthew Craig. The Band is directed by Mr. EJ Oesterle
St. Michaels Middle High, directed by Mr. Christopher Flaherty – Senior All Shore
Marty Fullerton – 9th, Trumpet
Molly Fullerton – 12th, Trumpet (selected every year for the last 7 years)
“These students are to be commended for continuing their great musical work, especially during these challenging times,” said Mr. James Redman, TCPS Fine Arts Supervisor. “I applaud them for their perseverance and for this outstanding accomplishment.”
Photo: Saint Michaels High School Band members Marty Fullerton (center) and Molly Fullerton (right), directed by Mr. Christopher Flaherty (left), were selected for the Eastern Shore Band Director’s Association All-Shore Band.
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