Dexter High School instrumental music students continued a record of success recently by bringing home top ratings from the District Music Contest.

Both the DHS Concert Band and the Woodwind Choir received top state ratings of I at the recent State Music Contest for large ensembles. The contest was held on the campus of Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. The bands are under the direction of Scott Rybolt.

In addition three ensembles and six soloists receive district ratings of I at District Contest for small ensembles and soloists. These students now quality to go on and perform in the Missouri State Music Contest, to be held April 29 and 30 on the campus of the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Soloists receive I ratings include: Shelby Chappell, bassoon; Lauren Dudley, baritone saxophone; Branden Grimm, tympani; Steven Harrellson, tenor saxophone; Shelby Lintz, alto saxophone; and Alex Rybolt, trombone.

Ensembles to receive I ratings include:

• Brass Quintet: Alex Allston, Nathan Elliott. Hannah Hulls. Chuy Lara, and Alex Rybolt.

• Saxophone Quartet: Lauren Dudley, Joseph Greer, Steven Harrellson, and Shelby Linzt.

• Saxophone Trio: Rachel Foster, Steven Harrellson and Brandon Moore.

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