Eighteen East musicians made varying all-state musical ensembles, including concert band, orchestra, jazz band and choir. Everyone who auditioned for this program, held by the Kansas Music Educators Association, did so in early January against kids from all over the state, according to all-state musician Coleman Brockmeier.
“The all-state audition process begins early in the fall, with preparing the audition music,” Brockmeier said. “Since it’s so competitive, it’s important to spend a lot of time practicing. Unfortunately, if you have a bad audition, all your hard work can end up meaning nothing.”
The musicians from around the state that made the four different ensembles will get together this weekend to rehearse for three days before performing on Saturday starting at 1:15 pm.
Orchestra
Cello
Joe Levin
Clayton Phillips
Violin II
Mary Quarnstrom
Lily Wulfemeyer
Viola
Caroline Olson
Bethany Snyder
Joey Gasperi
Bassoon
Matt Lindboe
Choir
Tyler Armer
Band
Flute
Jane Commerford
Alina Kolchinsky
B-flat Clarinet
Sam Slater
Elaine Chamberlain
Jessie Peterson
Trombone
Pierce Giffin
Trumpet
Coleman Brockmeier
Nick Kashka
Jazz Band
Trumpet
Bennett Lawrence
Saxophone
Matt Lindboe