The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) State Solo and Ensemble Contest took place in Ellensburg on April 24 & 25, 2026. This event provides the opportunity for the finest of Washington’s high school music students from our 22 regional contests to move on to the state competition.
In February, 33 performers from Ferris, Lewis and Clark, North Central and Shadle Park high schools qualified for state at our regional Spokane Falls Music Educators Association competition.
The following performers received top rankings at State Solo and Ensemble Contest this year:
1st Place
Ferris High School: Three Handsome Men (Baritone/Bass Small Vocal Ensemble)
Lewis and Clark High School: Percussion Ensemble
2nd Place
Ferris High School: The Fates (Soprano/Mezzo/Alto Small Vocal Ensemble)
Lewis & Clark High School: Henry Klesch (String Bass Solo)
3rd Place
Ferris: Toby Lee (Multiple Percussion Solo)
Congratulations to these students on their achievements with support from performing arts educators Matt Johnson (Vocal Ensembles, Ferris), Ben Brueggemeier (Percussion Solo, Ferris), Heidi Hanes (Percussion Ensemble, Lewis and Clark), and Angus Nunes (Bass Solo, Lewis and Clark)!
