Mercer Island High School student musicians placed at the recent Washington Interscholastic Activities Association/Washington Music Educators Association State Solo Ensemble Contest in Ellensburg. In each category, students from every region performed for three professional musicians and were ranked.

First Place large brass ensemble – MIHS trumpet ensemble (Hannah Gaugush, Aidan Rosenbaum, Brennan Tien, Colin Bogar, Ana Somani, Justin Lesko)

First Place- Clarinet – Lauren Nakatsu

First Place- Trumpet – Hannah Gaugush

First Place- Trombone – Jack Price

First Place- Multiple Percussion – Andrew Motz

First Place- Timpani – Andrew Motz

First Place Harp – Rachel Leung

Second Place- Clarinet – Bram Schenck

Second Place- Multiple Percussion – Otto Sharples

Third Place, Harp – Kelly Hou.