Music Department

Patten Academy's first ever competition at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Sacramento State University.  

This festival is sponsored by the California Music Educator's Association (CMEA) and included participants from public and private schools across the state.  The Patten Academy brass and string ensembles and Sarah each qualified for the State competition by receiving a Superior rating at the Regional CMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival at Cal- State Stanislaus last April.  Each student received a Gold/Silver medal awarded for their event. The members are:

Gold Medals
String Ensemble- "Down By the Riverside"

Sarah Harrington, Violin I
Nathan Huynh, Violin II
Jacob Sorto, Viola
Tava Lawrence, Guitar
Marcus Mackey, Bass
Violin Solo- Accolay "Concerto in A Minor"
Sarah Harrington

Silver Medal
Brass Ensemble- "Power Medley"
Owen Lawrence, Trumpet I
Lautaro Altamiranda, Trumpet II
William Garcia, Trumpet III
Salvador Alvarez, Trombone I
Matthew Williams, Trombone II

Congratulations!