Charles Wright sent 17 Upper School students to participate in last weekend’s Mountain Region Instrumental Solo and Ensemble contest.  CWA fielded three ensembles and nine solos performances.  All earned either a Superior or Excellent rating, the two highest scores. The 11-member CWA String Orchestra is moving on to the state contest in April in the large string ensemble category. Junior cellist Sarah Yamamoto advanced to state as a soloist and will also compete with freshman Hanna Um in the small string ensemble category for duets. Junior violinist Jay Um is a first alternate soloist. Senior Josh Naon is the first alternate saxophone soloist. Junior Natalie Tjota is the first alternate oboe soloist.

The next opportunity to hear these talented Tarriers perform will be at CWA’s instrumental chamber music concert on Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30pm in the Language and Performing Arts Center.