The music program in West Carrollton continues to stay in tune!
Choir and Orchestra students performed at the OMEA Solo and Adjudicated event on January 24, 2026. The performances followed months of practice and preparation, and the Pirates proudly represented the schools.
12 members of the Chamber Choir attended, and the Chamber Ensemble received an EXCELLENT rating for its performance. Soloists also performed and received the following ratings.
SUPERIOR (highest rating)
Makenna McCune, class A solo
Mathew Mount, class A solo
Connor Pappas, class B solo
Alahna Ramby, class A solo
Haylee Shuster, class A solo
EXCELLENT
Ellee Storer, class B solo
Natalie Vandervort, class A solo
GOOD
Peyton Ison, class A solo
14 Orchestra students participated, and some participated in multiple events. The students prepared for the event outside of regular classroom time. Director of Orchestras, Marissa Ericson, said, "This was one of our best years ever, with many solid performances. I am very proud of how these students represented themselves and our school."
Students received the following ratings.
SUPERIOR
Sophia Aguilar, violo solo, class B
* Ava Cronenwett, violin solo, class B
Evie Cronenwett, cello solo, class B
Josseline Patino Salinas, violin solo, class C
* Yahir Portillo, viola solo, class A
Elizabeth Scott, cello solo, class C
Isabel Williams, violin solo, class C
BLT Trio - Gunner Davis, Zayne Gephart, Ethan Johnson, class C
Cronenwett Trio - Ava Cronenwett, Brady Cronenwett, Evie Cronenwett, class C
Double A's Duo - Andrea Arellano Cendejas, Ava Cronenwett, class C
EXCELLENT
Andrea Arellano Cendejas, violin solo, class C
Gunner Davis, violin solo, class C
Tera Howard, cello solo, class B
* Britney Mendez Medina, violin solo, class C
* These Orchestra students also participated in the We the People competition that was held Friday, January 23rd. CLICK HERE to find out more about We the People.