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This year over 60 ensembles sent in audition recordings and over 100 soloists auditioned to be considered to perform at the 2008 MYAF. The committee listened to each one and made their final decision. Congratulations to the following soloists and ensembles for being selected to be featured at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival on May 8 – 10, 2008. Further information will be sent to the individual directors of the ensembles. SOLOISTS: Brigid Babbish - Bassoon Solo - Cranbrook Kingswood High School Henny Hwang - Piano Solo - East Lansing High School Ken Kubota - Cello Solo - Troy Athens High School John Upton - Oboe Solo - Lake Orion High School ENSEMBLES: Grand Ledge High School Brass Quintet – Michael Kaufman, Director Mt. Pleasant High School Saxophone Quartet – Matt Taton, Director St. Joseph High School Chamber Orchestra – Steve Reed, Director Okemos High School String Quartet – Marilyn Kessler, Director Big Rapids High School Chamber Woodwinds - Abe Khalaf, Director Ann Arbor Pioneer High School – Jacob Joyce, Yishi Wang & Leah Latterner – Andrea Martila, Director West Ottawa High School Percussion Ensemble – Michael Hamann, Director Grand Rapids Northview High School Jazz Combo – Max Colley, Jr. Director |