• Broad Ripple Magnet School was well represented this past Saturday at the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. The Band had more students participate this year than ever before and the students came home with buckets of medals. Lots of Gold and a few Silvers and no Bronze or Honorable Mentions. Highlights include the High School Sax Quartet going in Group I and getting a Gold so they will be going to State Contest. Also getting Gold in Group I for solo work were Kyle Edwards, Donald Crouch, and Bryan Thompson, who will join the Sax Quartet at State. Great job, Band!

• CONGRATULATIONS to the Broad Ripple Magnet High School Orchestra A members who earned a Gold Rating in Group I at this past Saturday's Solo & Ensemble Competition! By earning this distinction, they will go on to State Competition on February 28th. Also earning a Gold in Group I as a soloist was Chantal Gaitlin who will also move on to State. Earning a Silver Rating as a soloist in Group I was Ruby Smith. BRMHS Orchestra B earned a Gold Rating in Group II Ensemble and soloist Meredith Resener earned a Gold Rating in Group II. Ms. B is so proud of you! Go Rockets!