ISSMA Solo and Ensemble provides choir, band, and orchestra students the opportunity to perform either as soloists or in small ensembles for trained adjudicators. Students prepare and perform a selected piece of music and receive professional feedback along with a performance rating. The event emphasizes musical growth, discipline, and performance excellence.
Participants are evaluated using a standardized rating system that includes Gold, Silver, and Bronze designations. Students who perform a high-difficulty selection and earn a Gold rating at the district level are eligible to advance to the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble competition, an achievement that reflects a high level of musicianship and preparation.
ISSMA events are widely recognized across Indiana schools and serve as a benchmark for musical excellence. Students who advance to the state level represent their school and community while competing alongside top young musicians from across the state.
Frankfort High School (FHS) and Frankfort Middle School (FMS) will be sending a large contingency to the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble.
Congratulations to all of the FHS and FMS students for their hard work and efforts to shine at this prestigious annual choir, orchestra, and band solo and ensemble event.
FMS had six choir students participate. All six received a Gold medal. One is an ensemble and six are soloists. The FMS Band had 11 Gold medals and the Orchestra a total of 30 Gold medals.
FHS choir will have eight students representing the Hot Dogs at the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble with two soloists and one ensemble.
The FHS Hot Dog Band brought home a whopping 134 Gold medals!!! 42 students will be going to state in 23 events.