As you may know, musicians from over 30 high schools auditioned last Tuesday for placement into classical and jazz ensembles for the Illinois Music Educators Association District 9 Festivals. We are pleased to report that our students received 35 placements.
Note: We do not yet know the specific assignments for seatings. Also, the number following each name is the student's year in school.
Vocal Jazz Nov. 15, at St. Charles East High School, St. Charles:
Samantha Resser (12)
Jazz Band Nov. 15, at St. Charles East High School, St. Charles:
| Michael Backer (12) | Trumpet |
| Peter Cherry (11) | Tenor Sax |
| Caroline Cirone (11) | String/Elec Bass |
| Colin Didier (10) | Trumpet |
| Amanda Gardier (11) | Alto Sax |
| John Georgeson (11) | Tenor Sax |
| Jim Janowski (10) | Trumpet |
| Steve Sefton (12) | Guitar |
| Jack Shales (12) | Bass Trombone |
| Allie Thomas (11) | Piano |
| Matt Vanhiel (10) | Drum Set |
| Todd Vankerkhoff (12) | Trumpet |
| Josh Wood (11) | Trombone |
Concert Band Nov. 22, at Plano High School, Plano:
| Jack Ardelan (11) | Tenor Sax |
| Amanda Engel (11) | Bb Clarinet |
| Amanda Gardier (11) | Alto Sax |
| John Georgeson (11) | Bb Clarinet |
| Daniel Montgomery (11) | Trombone |
Orchestra Nov. 22, at Plano High School, Plano:
Jessie Moravek, Viola (9)
Choir Nov. 22, at Plano High School, Plano:
| Adi Akkapeddi (12) | Bass I |
| Peter Daley (12) | Bass II |
| Danielle Floyd (12) | Soprano I |
| Benjamin Gaddis (12) | Tenor I |
| Barbara Homan (12) | Alto II |
| Stephanie Korinek (12) | Alto II |
| Brooke Lauritzen (12) | Soprano I |
| Nora Lugo (12) | Alto I |
| Austin Mcclelland (12) | Tenor II |
| Patrick Mcnamara (12) | Tenor II |
| Kim Patrasso (11) | Soprano II |
| Samantha Resser (12) | Alto I |
| Jack Shales (12) | Bass II |
| Tyler Sone (11) | Bass I |
| Jonathan Stombres (11) |
Tenor I |