Many students of the East band, orchestra, and choir auditioned to be a part of the Kansas Music Educators Association (KSMEA) All-State band, jazz band, orchestra, or choir on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Salina, Kan. This is the highest honor a musician can receive in the state of Kansas. The students who made it will be performing at the State Convention on Saturday, March 1.
“I felt a little relieved to know the [All-State] results since we’d been waiting for them since Saturday,” senior Michelle Lu said. “It’s the wait that’s the worst, probably even more so than the audition. I’m really exciting to be playing in the band and looking forward to seeing what the repertoire is this year.”
All State Choir
Abby Cramer
Elena Wickstrom
All State Jazz Band
Eric Kim, Alto Saxophone
Matt Lindboe, Bari Saxophone
Phil Olson, Trumpet
All State Band
Michael Dannov, B Flat Clarinet
Noah Eidemiller, Bassoon
Xinyi He, Flute
Rachel Kim, Flute
Chandler Kline, B Flat Clarinet
Frazier Krohn, Snare Drum
Michelle Lu, Flute
Sam Slater, B Flat Clarinet alternative
All State Orchestra
Bryan Bailey, Bass
Jasmine Deng, Violin I
Alex Fontg, Cello
Molly Gasperi, Viola
Nathan Gendel, Violin II
Mary Grekstas, Piccolo
Joe Levin, Cello
Meghan Mohn, Violin II
Caroline Olson, Viola
Abby Scott, Timpani
Rob Simpson, Cello
Murphy Smith, Bass
Bethany Snyder, Viola
Jake Wheeler, Bass
Jackson Wright, Violin I
Lily Wulfemeyer, Violin I
Kevin Xu, Cello
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