Orchestra students to prepare for State level Solo and Ensemble

Alice Yang

February 27, 2026

Amelia Riegel, violin player and sophomore, prepares for class on Feb. 19 for the upcoming Solo and Ensemble state competition. “I practice every day,” Riegel said. “Sometimes I practice during SSRT.”

On Feb. 28, orchestra students have the chance to participate in the state level of the solo and ensemble contest. According to director of orchestras Thomas Chen, the participation in the state level competition is based on the scoring from the previous competition.

“If the people who went to the highest level got golds (on Feb. 14), they have the ability to go on to the state level,” Chen said.

According to Amelia Riegel, violin player and sophomore, students get many opportunities to practice during school, such as during SSRT.

“I practice every day (for Solo and Ensemble),” Riegel said, “(but I need to) play louder.” By Alice Yang

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