On Tuesday, November 10, members of the Crookston Concert Choir participated in the 2026-2027 Region 8 Music Solo-Ensemble Contest held in East Grand Forks at EGF Senior High. All of the members brought home stars.
Brady Samuelson received a Superior Rating (Double Star) for his performance of Albert Hay Malotte’s “The Lord’s Prayer”. Anna Heldstab received a Superior Rating (Double Star) for her solo, “Ave Maria” by Franz Schubert. Lily Olmstead received a Superior Rating (Double Star) for her solo, “Cara Mama” arranged by Jay Althouse. Ellie Rowen, Molly Workman, and Lily Olmstead received an Excellent Rating (Single Star) for their performance of the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby”. Keaten Goodyke and Brady Samuelson received an Excellent Rating (Single Star) for their performance of “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” by Rodgers and Hammerstein from the musical “Oklahoma!”.
The choir. led by director Adrianne Winger, also wants to give a big shout-out to Mr. George French, who accompanied the soloists and ensembles this year.
