Baker High School’s vocal jazz ensemble, Silk & Satin, and the school’s honors chorus brought home four awards from the Festivals of Music, held at Montclaire State University in New Jersey over the April break.
Silk & Satin took first place in the high school jazz choir category, as well as winning best jazz swing choir. The honors chorus received first place in the high school chamber choir category and won the best high school choir award as well.
Two Baldwinsville students were also named outstanding soloists in the competition. They are Ali Niemiec and Tom Madison.
Silk & Satin and the honors chorus are directed by Colin Keating. Students are:
Silk & Satin
Bonnie Abbott
Nick Augello
Sarah Blewett
Sarah Boutwell
Ryan Brissenden
Emily Gell
Kristen Gell
Sarah Hall
David Kahrs
Joanna Kenney
Tom Madison
Marissa McLean
Dan Mullarney
Ali Niemiec
Zach Rich
Alaina Sawyer
Brian Scott
Steven Scott
Ryan Sparkes
Ashley Squairs
Honors Chorus
Nick Augello
Sarah Blewett
Emily Gell
Kristen Gell
Joanna Kenney
Tom Madison
Dan Mullarney
Ali Niemiec
David Raschella
Zach Rich
Alaina Sawyer
Brian Scott
Ryan Sparkes
Ashley Squairs
