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The big day has come for two of Harding Charter Preparatory High School’s band members. With top ratings at the district solo and ensemble contest, Allegra Knight and Guillaume Saaty, both freshmen, will compete at the State competition in April. “I’m very proud of these students and their accomplishment,” said director Kelli Taylor. “It is a huge honor for a freshman to do so well, and we have two going to State, so I’m really excited.” Other band students participated at the District contest on March 3 as well: Sean Burga (clarinet) and Mitchel Williams (bass clarinet) received superior ratings for their solos, but their music was not memorized, making them not eligible for the State competition. Jake Burga (tenor sax), Blanca Gonzalez (alto sax), Matt Webb (alto sax), Felisha Daniels (flute), and Stephen Fields (snare drum) received Excellent ratings. The saxophone quintet, with Spencer Daniel, Carson McKinstry, Daniel Henthorn, Gonzalez and Burga also received an Excellent rating. Knight and Saaty were pleased with the outcome of the competition. “I feel pretty excited to go to State . It's rewarding to know all of my work paid off,” said tuba player Saaty. “The best part of being in a band is hearing the music come together and knowing the progress made in the piece.” “It feels like I’ve accomplished something, because I worked hard for it,” said oboe player Knight. Both feel as if music is something they wish to continue with in their future, and both feel as though music has made them better people and has changed their lives. “Playing music has affected my life tremendously. Who knows where I would be without it,” Saaty said. ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:35:01 GMT