2018 NSAA District Music Outstanding Performance and Honorable Mention Award Recipients


District I -- AA, A, B: Norris High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Elliott JensenAuroraOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Sydney MacNettBeatriceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Matthew JobmanBeatriceHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Josephine AndersonCreteHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetCreteHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleJedediah Bond, Logan Capek, Zachary Fye, Noah Keck
Vocal EnsembleLincoln Pius XOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleMadeline Birch, Danielle Brandon, Nguyet Do, Emma Goeden, Meagan Heimbrecht, Miranda Horner, Thea Kohmetscher, Madisen Kucera, Julia McInerney, Katherine Mulloy, Rebecca Ringer, Jennifer Robb, Helena Rosno, Mamie Sayre, Jessica Schott, Felicity Suelter, Maria Sweeney, Sophia Throener Rodriguez
Rose SeemanLincoln Pius XOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Jacob MasonNorrisHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Hannah HenneckeNorrisHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Breck WeeklyNorrisHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Amanda DeweyNorrisHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Keegan MorrowNorrisHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Jacob MasonNorrisOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleSewardHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAlexis Alley, Trynity Bearup, Kylyn Clawson, Nora Halder, Lena Hughes, Aryca King, Hailey Lewis, Elizabeth Mavis, Gillian Mettenbrink, Molly Newburn, Bailee Nielson, Mary Elizabeth Porter, Tabitha Ristvedt, Malia Rolf, Abby Rood, Isabel Sermeno, Jacee Wiesen, Jenna Williams
Chaz MaschmanWaverlyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Elizabeth GierkeWaverlyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Bentley TonnigesWaverlyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Mia HartleyWaverlyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Nathan BeckerWaverlyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ann MagnerYorkOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 

District I -- B, C, D: Fairbury High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Jacob JohnsonFairburyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jayson KlaumannFairburyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Dakota GladsonFairburyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Seth NoelMeridianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Alyssa NoltShickleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Anthony BeaversShickleyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal TrioShickleyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleAnthony Beavers, Carley Elznic, Lexi Kadel
Instrumental QuartetSouthernOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleSkylar Anderson, KateLynn Lovell, Joshua Lundstedt, Lauren Trauernicht
Joshua LundstedtSouthernHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioSouthernHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleJoshua Gould, Danny McMurray, Sable Nolan
Tyina MorganSouthernOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Haley WestSuperiorHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Grace SouerdykeThayer CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Brendan FangmeierThayer CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Maggie HarrisThayer CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Brendan FangmeierThayer CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Holly TimmermanThayer CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Dakota CherneyThayer CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District I -- B, C, D: Milford High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Grahm PeschelLincoln ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Marissa CooleyLincoln ChristianOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Christa GrimpoLincoln LutheranHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleMalcolmHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleDevyn Beekman, Trentyn Beekman, Matthew Burbach, Gregory Flack, Isaias Flores, Zackary Hanich-Pasco, Bryce Lawson, Torin Lynn, Ethan Robotham, Adrianna Sims
Instrumental QuintetMalcolmHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleOlivia Diedrichsen, Dylan Johnson, Jonathan Plock, Elisabeth Powers, Paul Raben
Vocal DuetMalcolmOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleChase Duckett, Elisabeth Powers
Vocal OctetMalcolmHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleElizabeth Powers, Kelsey Brady, Alijah Mallula, Peyton Davis, Chase Duckett, Bryan Nguyen, Cole Hargens, Ricky Nickel
Addison EarnestMalcolmHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Chase DuckettMalcolmHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Elisabeth PowersMalcolmOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleMilfordOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleIsabella Bialas, Dylan Cookus, Darby Corder, Machaela Freeman, Isaac Hollist, Phoebe Kolb, Madelyn Mullet, Zachary Pauley, Jack Reed, Gabrielle Schweitzer, Emma Stutzman, Jeremiah Taylor, Matthew Walker, Jakob Wolf
Joshua RamsdellMilfordHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetParkview ChristianOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleMaria Kercher, Hannah Minchow
Brigit ShultzRaymond CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Cristina BecherRaymond CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District I -- C, D: Heartland Community Schools

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Psalm RichtersCentennialHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleCentennialOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleAlisha Vavra
Samuel DunbarCentennialHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Caitlin MurphyExeter-MilliganHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Caitlin MurphyExeter-MilliganOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Tanner NunFillmore CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Evan GangstadFillmore CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Cory MarshallHarvardHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ray NiermanHarvardOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleHeartlandHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBrass Choir
Ellyn HallHeartlandHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Noah LambrechtMcCool JunctionHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioMcCool JunctionHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAlto Saxophone Trio
Allison StorySandy CreekHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Rami HinrichsSandy CreekOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
George HerndonSuttonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetSuttonOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleGirl's Duet #1

District I -- C, D: Johnson County Central High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental EnsembleFreemanHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleCaleigh Behrens, Amber Dorn
Jerica HoakFreemanOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetJohnson County CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJoachim (Joey) Boog, Gabriel (Gabe) DeFreece, Simon Rother, Andruw Stafford
Haley BeetheJohnson County CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Holden ChristenLewistonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsemblePawnee CityHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleIsaac Gottula, Krista Menninga, Logan Newman, Simon Osborne, Keegan Vertrovsky
Vocal DuetPawnee CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleEve Beethe, Elizabeth Stephens
Vocal EnsemblePawnee CityHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleTristen Bradbury, Olivia Gottula, Ashlynn Hartman, Larissa Tegtmeier, Reyana Tegtmeier
Vocal OctetPawnee CityHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleEve Beethe, Olivia Gottula, Ashlynn Klepper, Rebecca Martin, Jordan Porter, Elizabeth Stephens, Reyana Tegtmeier, Jade Thayer
Jordan PorterPawnee CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Elizabeth StephensPawnee CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Nicole HarmsSterlingOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioSterlingHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSheanna Stolz, Carly Wenzl, Malayna Wingert
Diego SterkelSterlingHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District II -- A, B: Platteview High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Margaret LashierBlairHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Nolan HeinrichBoys TownHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental QuartetFort CalhounOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleJayden Hunter, Savannah Lukasiewicz, Elizabeth Pace, Harrison Schmitt
Elizabeth PaceFort CalhounHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Charles CampbellOmaha ConcordiaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Charles CampbellOmaha ConcordiaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Katie SloupOmaha Gross CatholicOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Faith SantiagoOmaha MercyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal Triple TrioOmaha MercyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKlaire Jeffrey, Maria Mapes, Macey McGargill, Audra Pflug, Emilia Plasek, Catherine Poteat, Faith Santiago, Caitlyn Thomas, Rachel Walter
Adella SmolskyOmaha Skutt CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Madison Mc KewonPlatteviewOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Sydney HoldsworthWahooHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District II -- A, B, C, D: Auburn High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental QuartetAuburnHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleNikita Estrada, Jenna Hakenewerth, Derek Mason, Trace Moody
Trace MoodyAuburnHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jenna HakenewerthAuburnOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioAuburnHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleJohn Kinnaman, Dennis Kirkpatrick, Connor Parker
Molly FeileElmwood-MurdockHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Trevor KahlandJohnson-BrockHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Joshua Hoff-BoringJohnson-BrockOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Luke PartschLourdes Central CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Aubrey ThurmanNebraska CityOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetNebraska CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleFernando Dominguez Jr, Natalie Turner
Instrumental EnsemblePalmyraOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleZachary Hartwick, Gwen Leuschen, Kris Phillips
Kris PhillipsPalmyraHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Gwen LeuschenPalmyraHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Anya BogenPalmyraHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Grace LeuschenPalmyraOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleSyracuseHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleIsaiah Baehr, Emma Bjork, Hannah Crownover, Jennifer Daharsh, Teja Farley, Joseph Frerichs, Grant Hallstrom, Madison Kreifels, Brynn Krieger, Dominick Lange, Brendon Lyon, Erica McMullen, Colton Nichols, Brooklyn Nordhues, Grant Orchard, Emma Porter, Nicholaus Royal, Natalie Thies, Shaun Thompson, Tessa Varney
Vocal QuartetSyracuseHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleGrant Hallstrom, Dominick Lange, Brendon Lyon, Colton Nichols
Robert BrillWeeping WaterHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District II -- AA : Fremont High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Javier Moran-PenaElkhornHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jacob ClarysElkhornHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Dylan MillerElkhornOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal OctetElkhornHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleRyan Bromm, Andrew Georgi, Eleanor Georgi, Justin Hultquist, Crystal McAuliffe, Caroline Nichols, Makenna Ninete, Dariy Tereshchenko
Instrumental DuetElkhorn SouthHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAbbigail Murphy & Julia Patterson
Lauren BreedElkhorn SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Elizabeth PrendesElkhorn SouthOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Merrill MitchellFremontHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Garret DrewsFremontOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Dayton LinhardtGretnaHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
William HolkeGretnaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Campbell HaaschMillard NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jamie YounMillard NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Allison YoungMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Luke StursmaMillard NorthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Sierra LancasterMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Bryce KrupkaMillard SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Anthony PalmesanoMillard WestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jonah TurnerMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Arjun MaudhooMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Steven PrussOmaha BensonHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Marquise HowardOmaha BurkeHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Gabriella RockOmaha CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Noelle BullerOmaha CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Tariq DouglasOmaha CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Savannah ShortOmaha CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Anastasia WilsonOmaha CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Lilly WeakOmaha CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Ryan McKittrickOmaha CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Micah SessionsOmaha NorthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Angela LiOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleAdam Fulbright, Kyle Trivilino, Jonas Turman, Michael Wilson
Madison StarkOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Christine RobinoPapillion-La VistaHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsemblePapillion-La VistaHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleRhiannon Carlile, Asha Christie, Alyssa De Lacruz, Tabitha Dendinger, Alyssa Foral, David Grover, Madison Hiatt, Casey Hirchfield, Garret Jackson, Lauren Kucera, Xavier Nelson, Andrew Popelka, Christine Robino, Nathan Schildhauer, Derrick Skinner, Jackson Speece, Aliyah Telpner, Wyatt Terrebone
Darby MichaudPapillion-La Vista SouthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emily JohnsonPapillion-La Vista SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Faith CouseRalstonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District II -- AA, A, B, C, D: Central Community College-Columbus

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental QuartetAquinas CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleElizabeth Aschoff, Caleb Brezina, Daniel Reiter, Daniel Stara
Caleb BrezinaAquinas CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Elias ReiterAquinas CatholicOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Maria PytlikAquinas CatholicOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleAquinas CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleDulcie Archuleta, Kelsey Baer, Kathryn Brezina, Jacqueline Drozda, Ashley Eller, Josina Hain, Caitlin Hoefer, Loren Hoelscher, Julie Humlicek, Jenna Kobza, Veronica Kobza, Sierra Meysenburg, Hannah Moravec, Suzanne Oborny, Regan Pelan, Audra Pflum, Cassandra Sellers, Larissa Sellers, Katherine Slama, Brooklyn Stara, Sydni Sylvester, Micaiah Vrbka
Jacqueline DrozdaAquinas CatholicHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Elizabeth AschoffAquinas CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Drew KorteColumbusHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Rhylan WurdemanColumbusOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Cole AscheColumbusOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jessie NelsonColumbusHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Said MendezColumbusOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal DuetColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleTaylor Brewer, Maggie French
Vocal EnsembleColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleIsaac Aguilera, Lindsay Allen, Laura Cervantes, Jasmin Davis, Jacqueline Gonzalez, Victoria Greenwall, Cody Humlicek, Axel Juarez, Britney Kouma, Kallie Langmack, Devin Lesiak, Gabrielle Manak, Morgan Meridith, Jerica Mohlman, Easlyn Mullinix, Kaylee Olmer, Halla Paschold, Loreta Perez, Kelli Schoch, Shelby Smith, Natalie Stuthman, Camila Trochez, Amber Twombly, Courtney Hatch
Olivia EngelColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleColumbus ScotusHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBraden Labenz, Ben Merrill, Elizabeth Parker, Matthew Quinn
Vocal EnsembleColumbus ScotusHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMadelyn (Maddie) Blaser, Jayden Heng, Mattie Johnson, Clarissa Kosch, Michaela Kresha, Ava Kuhl, McKenna Mausbach, Julia Pichler, Janae Rusher, Jenna Salerno, Caitlin Steiner, Madeline (Maddie) Sueper
Hunter O'DellDavid CityHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Kirsten BellDavid CityHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetDavid CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleWill Heller, Bethany Teebe
Brooklyn JonesEast ButlerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Ella EndorfNorth Bend CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Connor BywaterSchuylerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Chloe BeltrandSchuylerHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District II -- C, D: Yutan High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Noah FowlerLogan ViewHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Breanna SmithLogan ViewOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Mary LinscombMeadOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Meera NairOmaha Brownell TalbotHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Laura LiuOmaha Brownell TalbotHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Luke MilesOmaha Brownell TalbotOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Morgen GardnerOmaha Brownell TalbotHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleOmaha Christian AcademyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJustine Combs, Mallori Dinklage, Gabe Farrington, Jared French, Elijah Goossen, Joanna James, Sarah Krehbiel, Alaina Kroft, Danielle Larsen, Samantha Lee, John Lim, Joanna Richards, Elijah Riesen, Max Rummel, Abigail Tulsie, Hannah Tulsie, Cole White, Daniel Wilson
Joanna JamesOmaha Christian AcademyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
John LimOmaha Christian AcademyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Hayden LassekYutanHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District III -- AA, B, C, D: Norfolk High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Vocal DuetBoone CentralHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleScott Wright, Stephanie Wright
Paloma CastilloNorfolkHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Riley BenderNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
MaKaila HollandNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleNorfolkHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKiley Anderson, Kyneshae Bowens, Hope Boyle, Kendall Braun, Madison Burns, Adison Cassity, Jetzabel Castellano, Nicobie Dahlgren, Ashley Ebert, Celeste Gansebom, Emma Jesse, Brianna Lamb, Brooke Luhr, Lindsey Marotz, Megan Means, Grace Protzman, Emily Ruda, Erica Vogt, Marlie Voss, Alexis Wright
Vocal EnsembleNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleAaron Chleborad, Grant DeFor, Riley Feary, Jeremiah Finley, Andres Hughes, Ethan Lee, Christopher Lidgett, Nathan Lidgett, Lloyd Manansala, Bryan Martinez, Felipe Martinez, Andrew McKellips, Dallas McKellips, Matthew Protzman, Caleb Rittscher, Chase Roberts, Jacob Rusk, Cameron Waddington, Benjamin Wicker, Jacob Wicker
Vocal QuartetNorfolkHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAaron Chleborad, Andres Hughes, Dallas McKellips, Matthew Protzman
Vocal QuartetNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleDanielle Bennett, Marissa Carr, Shelby Mulford, Katelyn Rusk
Benjamin BugenhagenNorfolk CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsemblePierceHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsemblePercussion Ensemble
Dylan DelkaPierceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District III -- AA, B, C, D: South Sioux City High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Erin GeorgesenHomerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Carin MellickPoncaHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetPoncaHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleOlivia Hrouda, Sophie Kramper
Instrumental EnsembleSouth Sioux CityHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSamantha Camarena Jimenez, Ruby Castillo, Andrea Chavez, Hayden Comstock, McKenna Comstock, Airam Medina-Soto, Esdras Mejia Par, Karla Ortiz, Jonny Quezada, Mayra Raya, Diego Romero Avalos, Donovan Stordahl, Sarah Tindall, Alexandra Vazquez, Kennedy Wichman
Esdras Mejia ParSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Sarah TindallSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Israel MirandaSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Payton RuskWakefieldOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Christopher WoerdemannWayneHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Cole HobzaWayneOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetWayneHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleJack Osnes, Sarah Wibben
Dylan AndersonWayneHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Maura LobergWayneHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kaden KneiflWayneHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Colton SpahrWayneOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Samuel BrucknerWayneOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District III -- B, C, D: Osmond

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Anna MorrillCreightonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleOsmondOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleAlexis Beacom, Joshua Gansebom, Brenden Hille, Zachary Huwaldt, Makenzie Johnson, Parker Johnson, Mary Kahny, Aleia Kumm, Ethan Pfanstiel, Nicholas Reikofski, Bailey Schmit, Logan Stelling, Austin Vinson, Patrick Vinson, Connor vonRentzell
Aleia KummOsmondHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Diandra PoltOsmondOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsemblePlainviewHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAustin Choat, Rebecca Kment
Vocal DuetRandolphHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleDalton Rath, Rachel Rath
Vocal EnsembleRandolphOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJenna Albers, Ida Bjerke, Anthony Blickenstaff, McKinna Faulkenberry, Amy Hammond, Emmalee Harder, Ryu Mau, Jordan Mavis, Tristan Mosel, Natalie Munter, Dalton Rath, Rachel Rath, Baylie Shearer, Cadein Villwok
Max HollmannVerdigreHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District III -- B, C, D: Wisner - Pilger

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Olivia OsborneBancroft-RosalieOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Abigail BloomLaurel-Concord-ColeridgeHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Abigail BloomLaurel-Concord-ColeridgeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Reid PrestonLyons-Decatur NortheastOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Christian MarcarioLyons-Decatur NortheastHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Tony MarcarioLyons-Decatur NortheastHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Myla IllianWest Point-BeemerHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kati ToppWinsideHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jayden FuchsWinsideHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District III -- C, D: Ainsworth High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Seth AndersonAinsworthOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Alexis ButterfieldChambersHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Starlea BowenChambersOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental QuartetONeillHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAndrew Alder, Kolby Dean, Christopher Jennings, Blair Langan
Christopher JenningsONeillHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Nathaniel JenningsONeillOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Andrew AlderONeillOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetONeillHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMadalynn Hohbein, Blair Langan
Blair LanganONeillHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleRock CountyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleSkylar Cosgrove, Taylor Fales, Brodee Fleming, Tawni Gillis, Sailor Jewett, Britnei Lewis, Leah McNabb, Brandie Messersmith, Caitlin Orton, Suzanne (Suzi) Smiley, Lauryn Stanton, Arianna Stuckman, Emma Teel, Kasey Teel, Sara Warnke
Julianne SetiadiValentineHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetValentineOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJonah Perrett, Elliana Springer
Madison TunenderWest HoltHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kyla WallingerWest HoltOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District IV -- AA, A, B, C: Kearney High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Adam EddyAdams CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal OctetAdams CentralHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleSebastian Boelhower, Trenton Bruntz, Tyler Clay, Adam Eddy, Thomas Moller, Avery Muff, Andrew Richey, Noah Sass
Faith MarinoAdams CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Emily BlomstedtCentral CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Noa SnyderCentral CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Grant ColeGrand IslandOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Antonio HernandezGrand IslandHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Lucy NielsenHastingsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Anna JohnsonHastingsOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleMatthew Dahlke, Jacob Hardy
Francesca PadgettKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Matthew DahlkeKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Elijah SmithKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Blaise MetheKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Justin JohnsonKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jacob HardyKearneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Cassidy StellingKearneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetKearneyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleGrace Clark, Abigail DeLoach, Jessica Kolbo, Catherine Stoner
Alexsis HealyKearneyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Drew SinnardKearneyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Charlie WolfordKearney CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Joseph VanderbeekKearney CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Marlaena SuchaKearney CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Jared RosenlundNorthwestOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District IV -- B, C, D: Burwell High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental EnsembleAmherstHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleJonathan Christensen, Kaiden Halva
Lauren SegerAmherstHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
August SommerAnsleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Nathaniel StarkAnsleyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioArcadiaHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleShaylee Chilewski, Ashley Einspahr, Hollie Sell
Weston WalzBroken BowOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Weston WalzBroken BowHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Gracie WilliamsBroken BowOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Nia McClureOrdHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Rebecca FischerOrdOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleSpalding AcademyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleElizabeth Bauer, Mathew Bloom, Nicholas Carraher, Paul Diessner, Kaitlyn Dozler, Mary Glaser, Elizabeth Keber, Kelly Kleffner, Zachary Lauria, Spencer Leslie, Mariah Murphy
Vocal QuartetSpalding AcademyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleJared Bauer, Mathew Bloom, Nicholas Carraher, Paul Diessner

District IV -- B, C, D: Hershey High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Isaac BuitronArthur CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Omar CarlosCozadHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Trenton HarburGothenburgOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Cassandra BrownNorth Platte St. Patrick'sHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleOgallalaHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleCassidy Coggins, Milan Coggins, Jayden Gonzalez, Kaden Hevelone, Mikah Hoppens, Nolan Nielsen, Lazaro Perez
Samantha ByrdOgallalaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Mikah HoppensOgallalaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Miah HoppensOgallalaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsemblePaxtonHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleGavin Bartow, Tyler Brown, Sahara Burch, Alexandra Burke, Dalton Gartrell, Jeremy McMillan-Peters, Jesus Mendez, Taylor Mullen-Beck, Eben Rosentrater, Bryanna TenEyck, Conor TenEyck
Jacob WoodmancyPerkins CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetPerkins CountyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleKenyon Gaar, Nathan Kemling
Instrumental EnsembleStapletonHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleChloe Basset, Benjamin Baumgartner, Samantha Carlson, Trinity Hansen, Alyson Nicholson
Vocal DuetSutherlandHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleColin Hoatson, Emily Kammerer
Vocal EnsembleSutherlandHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleLarren Fear, Taylor Frazier, Jasmine Harness, Emily Kammerer, Abbie Morris, Bonita Naughtin, Lillian Ralston, Emma Stewart
Emily KammererSutherlandHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Bonita NaughtinSutherlandHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Micah SwedbergWallaceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District IV -- C, D: Gibbon High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Benjamin JonesDoniphan-TrumbullOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Abigail KingGrand Island Central CatholicHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal TrioHastings St. CeciliaHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleJenna Esch, Katharine Hamburger, Mario Mundo
Vocal TrioHastings St. CeciliaHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMaria Consbruck, Jessica Lindgren, Allison (Ally) Pell
Vocal EnsembleKenesawOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleBodie Belz, Daniel Duffy, Stephen Duffy, Deric Goldenstein, Ty McKimmey, Liam Parker, Dalton Smith, Ethan Stade, James Vance
Instrumental EnsembleNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSeth Hower, Gabriel Langemeier, Sarah Lasso, Daniel Musgrave, Christopher Needham, Jacob Nokelby, Grant Stuhmer
Vocal DuetNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleDanae Burdett, Daniel Myers

District V -- A, B, C, D West: Chase County High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Chloe CarlsonArapahoeHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
John LeeArapahoeHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Olivia LeisingArapahoeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Amber StumpffChase CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetChase CountyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleRyelee Christensen, Parker Dillan, Peyton Fiedler, William Kuenne
Vocal QuartetChase CountyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleParker Dillan, Noah Griffin, William Kuenne, Nike Smith
William KuenneChase CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ryelee ChristensenChase CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ran AokiDundy County StrattonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Philip BoydDundy County StrattonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleMcCookHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleElizabeth Barenberg, Jackie Hinze, Lydia Risenhoover
Abby JohnsonMcCookOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Alex PorterSouthwestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Julia HoldcroftSouthwestHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District V -- B, C, D East Large Groups/Solos-Small Groups: Holdrege/Loomis

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Vocal SextetAlmaOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleGirls Sexet
David EhrkeAlmaHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ayana GrazaAxtellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleBlue HillHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMixed Ensemble
Taylor HickeyElwoodHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuintetHoldregeHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleWomens Quintet
Jenna SchroederHoldregeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Alec LovittHoldregeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Trinity OlsonMindenHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Megan RothfussMindenHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Hailey WitteSouthern ValleyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 

District VI -- AA, A, B, C, D: Alliance High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental QuartetAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBailey Alwin, Preston Pohlman, Cade Stephenson, Sydnie Waldron
Sydnie WaldronAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Aubrie LawrenceAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Isabella MiddletonAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Preston PohlmanAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jewelia TaylorAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Rachel BakerAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Lauren CollinsChadronOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Garrett EggerCody-KilgoreHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Tatiana JonesCody-KilgoreOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Samantha SchmidCreek ValleyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleGordon-RushvilleHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleHarley Bayne, Gabriel Garcia, Braden Gilchrist, Kayden Gilchrist, Zane Harris, Rylan Hurd, Morgan Hurlburt, Elijah Jackson, Maximilian Meng, Jesse Moss, Jarret Pieper, Jonathan Sherer, Joshua Sherer, Clay Shields, Benjamen Smith, Zackary Wellnitz, Brandon Zywiec
Bayleigh HotzGordon-RushvilleHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Rylan HurdGordon-RushvilleHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental QuartetHay SpringsHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleJace Langford, Tallon Regier, Jocelyn Varvel, Hannah Wohl
Trace BilbyHay SpringsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jessica BadjeHay SpringsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Thomas ScherbarthHay SpringsOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jessica BadjeHay SpringsOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Joe MazanecHemingfordHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetHyannisHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAlyssa Hampton, Margaret Safarik
Margaret SafarikHyannisOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Bailey BagnellSidneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Kollyn WeimerSidneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jordan CookSidneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Bailey BagnellSidneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioSidneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleAmanda Beier, Alexah Fort, Mason Nightingale
Vocal EnsembleSidneyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAutumn Arnett, Jakob Austad, Destiny Backer, Alexandra Biberos, Kassidy Darnall, Cassidy Hammond, Jocilyn Hessler, Alia Jones, Treanton Pelham, Drew Reece, Tessa Siler, Jonathan Smith, Lauren Uhlir, Anjelica Wooley
Vocal EnsembleSidneyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleLauren Beatty, Felicity Beyer, Alexandra Biberos, Dani Brockhaus, Rebekah Carlson, Kaitlyn Darnall, Jaecee Drapal, Jocilyn Hessler, Jenna Keane, Peyton Lewis, Faith Michelman, Emma Mortensen, Kendra Nesbitt, Mason Nightingale, Tia Pritchard, Emma Ramsey, Aspen Schilz, Sarah-Kate Splichal, Lauren Uhlir, Elizabeth Weimer
Vocal EnsembleSidneyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleAngelea Arnett, Autumn Arnett, Jakob Austad, Destiny Backer, Grant Campbell, Haile Christofferson, Madison Fehringer, Jack Johnson, Hannah Kennedy, Clara Kokjer, Carlos Lucero, Mason Mowery, Allison Nesbitt, Sophia Price, Drew Reece, Noah Siler, Quinn Siler, Tessa Siler, Jonathan Smith, Burke Splichal, Taylor Stokes
Angelea ArnettSidneyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Rhiannon PainterThedfordHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District VI -- AA, A, B, C, D: Western Nebraska Community College-Scottsbluff

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Elisabeth BrownBayardHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Elijah SmithBridgeportOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleGeringOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleLyndsey Gross, Mary Newman
Alethia HendersonGeringHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Matthew EckerbergGeringHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Adam FlowersGeringHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Victoria BradyGeringOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Emily ReyesGeringHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Olivia LongmoreGeringOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetKimballHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleVictoria Huff, Desyree Nelson
Patricia CasimiroKimballHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Ethan BemisKimballOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal Double SextetKimballHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKiersten Anderson, Melyssa Casimiro, Patricia Casimiro, Marissa Fullam, Jenna Greenwood, Ashlynn Guzman, Victoria Huff, Raven Johnson, Kennedy Lewis, Lila Moore, Desyree Nelson, Crystal Pile
Melyssa CasimiroKimballHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Crystal PileKimballHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Patricia CasimiroKimballOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Joshua KruseLeytonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Alaina SchmidtMitchellHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetMitchellOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleLexie Jackson, Alicia Sanchez
Alaina SchmidtMitchellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kyleigh AdkinsMitchellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ashley JacksonMitchellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetScottsbluffHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBrooke Desha, Halley Schanaman
Instrumental EnsembleScottsbluffOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleJesse McCaslin, Talia Wagner
Emily WilliamsScottsbluffHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Uriah MataScottsbluffOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jackson RonneScottsbluffHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
David MoralesLopezScottsbluffOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo