WVMEA Solo & Ensemble
Download the 2023 Solo & Ensemble rules and regulations for information on eligibility, fees, music selection, copyright, and more. Please read the rules and regulations closely for any changes this year.
All recordings for the State Honors Recitals will be submitted electronically. Submission information may be found on the WVMEA website. Recordings may be made before the festival, but the personnel on the recording must be the same that perform at the festival. Beginning this year, recordings may be submitted using audio OR video digital media. Due to size restrictions on the website, all recordings must use a weblink for submission. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that students make their recordings ahead of time.
Payment: Directors are highly encouraged to pay by credit or debit card. Payment by check should only be used in cases of absolute necessity. If paying by check, all checks must be postmarked no later than the registration deadline for site festivals or received by Wednesday February 8th for the State Honors Recital adjudication. If a check is not received on time then submissions will not be adjudicated. See the “Fees” section of the rules and regulations for further information.
Rules and Regulations: Please read the rules and regulations thoroughly to be sure
you are up to date on all information. It is the responsibility of each director/teacher to know the rules and regulations for this school year.
Recording Submission Deadline: All state honors recital submissions must be electronically submitted no later than Tuesday, February 7th. Absolutely no late submissions will be accepted.
New Recommended Music List
Welcome friends and colleagues,
Beginning this year we are beginning an open-source recommended music list. The purpose of this list is to help new teachers looking for quality literature or seasoned teachers who would like to find something fresh. All current and retired WV Music Educators are welcome and encouraged to add selections to the list. When adding selections please list them in alphabetical order by title.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the state solo and ensemble chair, William Cosby (cosbywl@gmail.com). With your help this could become a wonderful resource for educators around the state.
Will Cosby
2023 Solo & Ensemble Finalists
Sophia Adkins, Flute | Williamstown Middle/High | Adieu to the Piano - Beethoven | Jed Corra
Cedric Allder, Euphonium | Greenbrier East High | Sous le Ciel de Paris - Giraud/Allder | Jim Allder
JR Ash, Marimba | Cabell Midland | Yellow After the Rain - Peters | Timothy James
Evan Barnette, Alto Sax | Ripley High | Light of Sothis - Quatte | Randall Miller
Molly Bibb, Snare | Greenbrier East High | Riffs and Revelations - Rarrick | Jim Allder
Brogan & Gwynn, Horn Duet | Shady Spring Middle | Lutzow's Wilde Jagd - ed. Voxman | Christa Fama
Amelia Cain, Timpani | Calhoun Co. High
Jordan Christner, Guitar | Paden City High | Lagrima - Tarrega | Debra Price
Kyle Jones, Horn | St. Mary’s High School | Concerto no.1 - Strauss | Steve Jones
Hunter Lilly, Tuba | Shady Spring Middle | Egotistical Elephant - Hartzell | Christa Fama
Ashlyn Limer, Soprano | Parkersburg South | Au bord de l'eau - Faure | Jennifer Ratliff
Blaise Liu, Piano | Melodie Music Studio | Ballade - Burgmiller | Ilse Long
Lawson Hamilton, Trumpet | Greenbrier East High | The Bride of the Waves - Clarke | Jim Allder
Olivia Hayes, Soprano | The Appalachian Children’s Chorus | He Plays the Violin - Edwards | Chris Brown
Haynes & Yang, Violin Duet | George Washington & Capital | Duet for Two Violins - Mazas | Jeff Lipscomb
Lydia Jackson, Violin | Eastern Greenbrier Middle | Concerto in a Minor - arr. Nachez | Brian Carr
Jack Kyle, Piano | Lewis Co High | L’Orange (The Storm) - Burgmiller | Tracy Alfred
Harrison Leatherman, Piano | Eastern Greenbrier Middle | Take Five - arr. Schultz | Brian Carr
Evan Mace, Marimba | Blennerhassett Middle | Strolling - Barnette | Will Cosby
Eric Mauzy, Marimba | Martinsburg South Middle | Scherzo - arr. Kite | Heather Nowell
Brooke Miller, Flute | Hurricane High |Concerto No. 2 - Mozart | Sam Leffingwell
Aiden Philpott, Soprano | Mclain Studio | Kum Ba Yah - arr. Schram | Pamela McClain
Chancey Roberts, Timpani | Williamstown Middle/High | Blue Hammers - Campbell | Jed Corra
Weston Sanders, Flute | Princeton Senior High | Concertino - arr. Moyce | Gregory Richmond
Aiden Shreves, Piano | Parkersburg South | Sposalizio - Liszy | Jennifer Ratliff
Audrey Sundstrom, Piano | Parkersburg South | Sonatina - Gillock | Greg Myers
Olivia Wilson, Soprano | Mclain Studio | Heidenroslein - Schubert | Pamela McClain
John Marshall High, Percussion Ensemble | Death by Ooga Booga - Freytag | Tracey Filben
Lincoln Co. High, Bucket Trio | Rin Tin Tins - Crockarell & Brooks | Kimberly Cook
Martinsburg South Middle, Percussion Ensemble | Sic Semper Draconis - Herndon | Heather Nowell
Parkersburg South, Jazz Combo | Four - Miles Davis | Greg Myers
Pikeview High, Percussion Ensemble | Beware the Jabberwock - Willmarth | Lucas Woods
Sherrard Middle, Steel Drum Ensemble | Love the One You’re With - arr. Garrett | Joshua Garrett
Spring Valley High, Sax Quartet | Sailors Hornpipe for Four Saxophones - Crowell | Wes Bullington
Spring Valley High, Trumpet Quartet | Fanfare and Allegro - Ostransky | Wes Bullington
Wayne Elementary, Orff Ensemble | Crunchy - Hampton | Sherri Tadlock
2023 Festival Sites
Site 1: PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address: 3550 Eads Mill Rd., Princeton, WV 24739
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2023
Festival Date: January 14, 2023
Snow Date: February 4th, 2023
Lee Ann Lykens
Email: llykens@k12.wv.us
Mary Withers
Email: mwithers@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-384-3600
Site 2: EASTERN GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address: 403 Knight Dr, Ronceverte WV 24901
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2023
Festival Date: January 28, 2023
Snow Date: February 4, 2023
Brian Carr
Email: becarr@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-647-6498
Site 3: CHARLESTON - TBA
Address: TBA
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2023
Festival Date:
Voice - January 21, 2023
Instrumental - January 28, 2023
Snow Date: February 4, 2023
Andrew Martin
Email: andrewmartin@mail.kana.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-722-0212 ext. 128
Site 4: BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 270 B-U Drive, Buckhannon WV 26201
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2023
Festival Date: January 14, 2023
Snow Date: January 21, 2023
Eliza Taylor
Email: Eliza.Taylor@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-472-3720 ext. 5149
Site 5: PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 1511 Blizzard Dr., Parkersburg, WV 26101
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2023
Festival Date:
Piano & Voice - January 21, 2023
Instrumental - January 28, 2023
Snow Dates: February 3 & 4, 2023
Cody Ratliff
Email: cody.ratliff@k12.wv.us
Phone: 540-620-6773
Site 6: MARTINSBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Address: 701 S Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2023
Festival Date: January 14, 2023
Snow Date: February 4, 2023
Casie Adams
Email: cerogers@k12.wv.us
Heather Nowell
Email: heather.nowell@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-267-3538
Site 7: JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 1300 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, WV 26038
Registration Deadline: January 13, 2023
Festival Date: January 28, 2023
Snow Date: February 4, 2023
Tracey Filben
Email: tfilben@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-843-4444
Site 8: SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 1 Timberwolf Drive, Huntington, WV 25704
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2023
Festival Date: January 21, 2023
Snow Date: January 28, 2023
Jacob Smith
Email: jacob.d.smith@k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-429-1699