Youthful musicians

A total of 15 talented individual musicians and groups performed Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. The musicians, from Van Wert, Crestview and Lincolnview high schools, played and sang compositions they prepared for the OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest (more photos and a special publication will appear in Wednesday’s independent). Shown are is the Mixed Ensemble from Van Wert High School. Members include (from the left) Daniel Bashore, Jenna Waterman, Jacob Hoverman and Danielle Slagle. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)