Congratulations to Aidan Christensen, a member of the 2020 graduating class at Roosevelt High School! While there he participated in marching band for four years and winter guard for two years along with being part of the concert bands, Symphonic orchestra and percussion ensembles. In band he was awarded the Director’s Award which goes to an outstanding student that displays a high level of commitment to the band that is above and beyond their peers. Aidan began piano lessons since second grade with Nora Christensen and studied the last few years with Christina. Aidan participated in the Sioux Falls Area Piano Festival for 9 years, every year since 2012 where he consistently received the highest ratings. He also participated in Piano Guild for five years with superior and superior plus ratings. This past year Aidan auditioned and was selected to compete in University of South Dakota’s first Young Artist Recital Competition. Aidan placed first in the Winds Percussion class for his marimba solo “Surface.” He placed second in the piano class playing Arabesque by Debussy. He is planning to attend Augustana University in the Fall of 2020. His major is undecided but plans to minor in music. He will be working with Augustana’s band, playing percussion and maybe some piano.
Congratulations to Austyn Elizabeth Smithback, who graduated from Harrisburg High School as a member of the class of 2020. She has competed on the varsity track and cross country teams and has been active in Student Council, HOSA, and NHS. Austyn started piano lessons with Nora Christiansen in 1st grade and began later studies with Christina Humpal in middle school. Austyn participated in the Sioux Falls Area Piano Festival for several years receiving high ratings, and she recieved first place at the SDMTA state competitions in 2014 in the Junior Duet category. Austyn will attend Augustana University in the Fall and major in biochemistry.
Congratulations to Aidan Christensen, a member of the 2020 graduating class at Roosevelt High School! While there he participated in marching band for four years and winter guard for two years along with being part of the concert bands, Symphonic orchestra and percussion ensembles. In band he was awarded the Director’s Award which goes to an outstanding student that displays a high level of commitment to the band that is above and beyond their peers. Aidan began piano lessons since second grade with Nora Christensen and studied the last few years with Christina. Aidan participated in the Sioux Falls Area Piano Festival for 9 years, every year since 2012 where he consistently received the highest ratings. He also participated in Piano Guild for five years with superior and superior plus ratings. This past year Aidan auditioned and was selected to compete in University of South Dakota’s first Young Artist Recital Competition. Aidan placed first in the Winds Percussion class for his marimba solo “Surface.” He placed second in the piano class playing Arabesque by Debussy. He is planning to attend Augustana University in the Fall of 2020. His major is undecided but plans to minor in music. He will be working with Augustana’s band, playing percussion and maybe some piano.
