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'''NORTHEAST DISTRICT MUSIC EDUCATORS CONTEST'''

'''Pullman, March 5, 1955'''

This contest also included solo’s and small ensembles. The contest was held at
the State College of Washington. Twelve hundred young musicians from fifty Inland
empire schools participated in this event.

<poem>
Piano Solo: Bill Mahrt: Excellent
French Horn: Robert Backer: Excellent
French Horn: Karol Kelso : Good
Trombone: Bill Mahrt: Superior
Alto Saxophone Duet: Gwen Janett,  Carol Brommer: Superior
Flute: Kathy Mahrt: Superior
Clarinet: Phyllis Meyer: Superior
</poem>

'''BI-COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL'''

'''Davenport, March 19, 1955'''

The band program was given in the evening. The Festival band was composed
of more than 400 students from 11 bicounty schools. The band was directed by Randall
Spicer, director of bands at Washington State College. Selections played by the band were:

<poem>
Hall of Fame by Olivadoti
Panis Angelicus by Franck
Deep River Suit by Erickson
SiSi Trocadero Mambo by Walters
Sears and Stripes Forever by Sousa
</poem>

'''EASTERN WASHINGTON MUSIC COMPETITION FESTIVAL'''

'''Spokane, April 2, 1955'''

Our band received a rating of “Superior”. The band contest was held at Lewis
and Clark high school.

(from a yearbook held by the Reardan Schools.)

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[[Category:RHS Small Ensembles]]
[[Category:1955 Yearbook]]