GP students earn superior ratings

Front Row: Tuli O’Neill, Emmy Gregg, Michelle Thompson. Back Row: Daniel Arlt, Dash Estes, Mason Bates

Garfield-Palouse Middle school students directed by Rebecca Hemphill and Ruth Vertrees recently participated in the Southeast Washington Music Educators Association’s Small Ensemble Festival. Duet singers Emmy Gregg and Michelle Thompson received the highest rating, Superior, for their performance of “Danny Boy,” with the judge noting their “beautiful voices.” The saxophone quartet, consisting of Tuli O’Neill, Daniel Arlt, Mason Bates and Dash Estes also received a Superior rating, performing...