By Theresa Cantu
There are many talented singers and musicians at Keystone High School, and several decided to participate in the OMEA Solo and Ensemble contest. OMEA’s purpose is to critique musicians on what they’re doing right and what they can improve upon. It benefits the student as an individual without comparing their talents to those of other participants. The students prepare for months in advance through a detailed process. First, a song must be selected that would bring out the musicians fine qualities but still challenge them a little. Then the musician must become thoroughly familiar with the piece so that they can work out all the small details to perfect the quality of their performance. Finally, the director works with the student to completely prepare them for the contest.
All singers and musicians that entered this year did a fantastic job and received “excellent” and “superior” scores. Breanna Keith entered with a flute solo, finding the “professional response and criticism” beneficial. She plans to enter again next year. Keith states that other singers and musicians should participate “because you get a scored response you improve, and the more you perform, the better you get.”
All singers and musicians that entered this year did a fantastic job and received “excellent” and “superior” scores. Breanna Keith entered with a flute solo, finding the “professional response and criticism” beneficial. She plans to enter again next year. Keith states that other singers and musicians should participate “because you get a scored response you improve, and the more you perform, the better you get.”
