Kooistra earned two first place finishes for performances on violin and another as part of a string ensemble.
Fort Frances High and Robert Moore School bands each won two categories.
The festival continues today with french drama at the Townshend Theatre.
Here's a list of all winners from Day 1 of the festival
CLASS S1201 String Solo, Popular Music, Intermediate
1. Raymond Polz (guitar) - While My Guitar Gently Weeps by George Harrison
CLASS B711 Instrumental Solo, Popular Music, Junior Percussion
1. Shawn Brady
CLASS B300 Bands and Orchestras, Beginner Band
1. St. Thomas Elementary Band, Director John Faith
Cumberland Dances by Robert E. Foster Jr.
Peace Like a River arranged by Robert W. Smith
CLASS B307 Bands and Orchestras, Jazz Band
1. Fort Frances High School Jazz Band, Director Lisa Loney
Hey Taxi! by Victor Lopez
Jive at Five arranged by Count Basie
CLASS B303 Bands and Orchestras, Senior Band
1. Fort Frances High School Senior Band, Director Lisa Loney
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pan American Spanish March
CLASS B100 Elementary School Rhythm Band, Kindergarten
1. Robert Moore School, JK/SK, Director Karen Peltomaki
Humpty Dumpty! arranged by Cora B. Ahrens
Where Has my Little Dog Gone? arranged by Cora B. Ahrens
CLASS S600 Guitar Solo, Level 1
1. Ryley Booth - Minuet in G (part 1) from H. Leonard
CLASS B201 Elementary School Recorder Solo, Grades 5 and 6
1. Bryan Ribey - Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
CLASS B209 Elementary School Recorder Ensembles, Grades 3 to 6
1. Robert Moore School
CLASS S1200 String Solo, Popular Music, Junior
1. Mika Kooistra (Violin) - MooLee Hua arranged by Joanne Martin
2. Hannah Veldhuisen (Violin) - Swing Low Sweet Chariot arranged by Joanne Martin
CLASS S1300 String Solo, Short Recital Piece, Junior
1. Mika Kooistra (Violin) - Carnival by François Couperin
2. Katelyn Bruyere (Violin) - Melody by Johan Halvorsen
CLASS S701 Violin Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2
1. Katelyn Bruyere - A Pirate bold by George Coutts
CLASS S2700 String Ensembles, Junior
