This year, a “Superior” rating was awarded to all of the WBMS instrumental ensembles. Both the seventh- and eighth-grade Clarinet Trios, eighth-grade Flute Trio, eighth-grade Saxophone Trio and the Woodwind Quintet all earned a top mark.

The “Superior” ranking band soloist awards were presented to Croesus Fu on flute, Grace Vence and Ally Zion on Clarinet, Abbi Taylor on Alto Saxophone and Kale Davis and Hayden Detwiler on Trumpet.

The “Excellent” ranking band soloist were Ally Hartzell on Flute, Ella Scofinsky on Oboe, Ally Zion on Bassoon, Lakira Beeson on Alto Saxophone, and Emma Kosenski on French Horn.

The “Superior” ranking vocal soloist awards were presented to Brooklyn Horner, Haley Close, Ella Scofinsky and Croesus Brock.

The West Branch Middle School Eighth Grade Ensemble, from left, Madison Wike, Brooklyn Horner, Seraphia Weingart, Ally Zion, Ella Scofinsky, Ally Hartzell, Hope McGuire and Haley Hazelbaker. (Submitted photo)

The “Excellent” ranking vocal soloist were Madison Wike, Lauren Lee, Autumn Johnston, Elyse Schmitt, Andrea Janosik, Charity Rastetter, Ally Zion and the WBMS eighth-grade Girls Vocal Ensemble.