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- Caitlin Ascher performs on her French horn at the ISSMA competition.
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- DeShon Gibbs performed well on his saxophone.
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- Devin Wittkamper, a 5th grader, participating at ISSMA.
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- Katie Bartlett earned a gold rating and will compete in the state competition later this month.
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- Corrinne Huber warms up with Mrs. Ascher before performing at ISSMA.
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- Abby Thomas, 6th grader, enjoyed competing this year at ISSMA.
On January 30, for the first time in our school’s history, ICA students participated in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) solo and ensemble regional meet which was held this year at Muncie Southside High School. Approximately 1200 students from 50 different schools participated in this event which was open to instrumental students from the 5th through the 12th grades. ICA was represented by the following 16 students: Devin Wittkamper, Abby Thomas, Preslie Plew, Caitlin Ascher, Rachel Kollath, Katie Bartlett, DeShon Gibbs, Trent Ascher, Corrinne Huber, Erika Keevin, Austin Richwine, Hannah Bartlett, Dakota Stevens, Tim Moody, Ben Moody, and Trevin Ascher.
Out of these 16 participants, 13 received a gold rating and 3 received a silver rating. Four of these students qualified to represent ICA on February 27 at the state meet which will be held at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Congratulations to Katie, Erika, Rachel, and Trevin!
We are so proud of the work each student did in preparing for this event, and we especially want to thank all of the parents for their support as each student performed. The teachers of these students are to be commended as well. We want to thank Mrs. Cheenu Desai, Miss Erin Smith, Mr. Don Lamb, Mr. Steve Stickler, and Mr. Jerry Ascher for all of the time and effort that went into preparing the students. We especially want to give glory to the Lord for the talents and abilities He has given to each of the students and for providing a top-notch music program for the students we are able to serve here at the Academy.
