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  • March 31, 2023
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Hassler Takes Top Honors at Northwestern Guitar Festival

Enid High School’s Jacob Hassler and Enid Waller Middle School’s Noah Webb earned first and second place, respectively, for their guitar solos during Friday’s Guitar Festival at Northwestern Oklahoma State University – Alva.

The high school ensemble of Liberty Fulmer, Paige Adams and Elaina Atherton placed first as did the Waller Middle School ensemble of MacGregor Brennan and Webb.

Northwestern alumnus Drew Faulkner, who earned a Bachelor of Music in vocal music in 2016, is the students’ guitar teacher. Max Ridgway, adjunct instructor of music at Northwestern, is the coordinator of the Guitar Festival, which saw 22 students, all from Enid, compete at the fifth annual event.

“I thought this year’s festival was one of our best ever,” Ridgway said. “Drew Faulkner is doing an outstanding job with these students. They all played with a very high degree of musicality.”

For additional information about the festival, contact Ridgway at maridgway@nwosu.edu.

For more information about the instrumental music program, contact Dr. Michael Black, director of bands and assistant professor of music, at (580) 327-8191 or mcblack@nwosu.edu.

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Jacob Hassler from Enid High School placed first for his solo at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Jacob Hassler from Enid High School placed first for his solo at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Placing top two at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva are Enid High School’s Jacob Hassler (right, first place) and Enid’s Waller Middle School student Noah Webb (left, second place). Max Ridgway (center) is the coordinator of the Guitar Festival.

Placing top two at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva are Enid High School’s Jacob Hassler (right, first place) and Enid’s Waller Middle School student Noah Webb (left, second place). Max Ridgway (center) is the coordinator of the Guitar Festival.

Liberty Fulmer, Paige Adams and Elaina Atherton from Enid High School were members of the top high school ensemble performance during the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Liberty Fulmer, Paige Adams and Elaina Atherton from Enid High School were members of the top high school ensemble performance during the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Noah Webb and MacGregor Brennan presented the top middle school ensemble performance at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Noah Webb and MacGregor Brennan presented the top middle school ensemble performance at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Guitar Festival March 31 in Alva.

Enid High School and Enid's Waller Middle School students who participated in the 5th annual NWOSU Guitar Festival.

Enid High School and Enid’s Waller Middle School students who participated in the 5th annual NWOSU Guitar Festival.

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