Twenty-two Mount Pleasant High School Choir members competed at the Regional UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Trinity Baptist Church on Friday, February 8th.  Eight soloists and one ensemble have advanced to the State contest.

To qualify for the state solo and ensemble contest, a student must score a “1” (the top score) on a Class 1 solo, the most difficult to memorize and perform. Each student performs a cappella (without any instrumental assistance) before a panel of judges.

State solo qualifiers include Amanda Andersson, Liz-Anel Bello, Colton Craft, Taylor Elmore, Chloe Garrett, Makayla Grant, Abril Ramirez, and Alyssa Reynolds.

The ensemble of Madelyn Arnold, Osiel Bernardino, Colton Craft, Abril Ramirez, Alyssa Reynolds, and Samantha Valdez will also advance to state in June.

Jashari Inostros received a Superior rating on her Class 2 solo.

The state contest will be held the first week of June at the UT Austin campus and involves around 25,000 vocal, band, and orchestra contestants from across Texas.

State Solo & Ensemble (l-r): Osiel Bernardino, Colton Craft, Alyssa Reynolds, Taylor Elmore, Amanda Andersson, Samantha Valdez, Makayla Grant, Liz-Anel Bello, Abril Ramirez