The Park Rapids-area high school held a Minnesota State High School League Subdivision Ensemble Music Contest on Wednesday, February 23.
According to band teacher John Cook, nine schools have brought sets to perform and members of the Park Rapids band have performed in six events.
“It was a strong day of musical creation,” he said. “All groups performed well.”
Contribution / John Cook
The trombone duo of Levi Trygstad and Isaac Hartig, the flute duo of Jillian Neubauer and Kyla Mercil, and Kiergon Wilkins on drums received “excellent” ratings.
The trumpet duo Anna Eckman and Mackenzie LaFerriere and the clarinet ensemble of Jack Worner, Harmony Trygstad and Cate Worner received “top” marks for their performances.

Contribution / John Cook