This past Saturday, 29 students gave their best efforts at the first Region event in two years—this represents about 30% of our program membership. I am so proud of all of our students, regardless of the outcome. That is tremendous participation, especially after a COVID year.
SIXTEEN (16) Students qualified to be in the Region Philharmonic Ensemble:
- Violin—Leo Lopez, Blanca Castro, Jiyi Liew
- Viola—Laura Grade (1st chair!!!), Jared Valderrabano, Spencer Milburn and Cooper Burkett
- Cello—Mia Springborn, Connor Maul, Max Francis, Paul Rickard, Ava Crawford and Sophia Manganiello
- Bass—Diego Lopez and Avery Gajak
- Harp—Sarah Grigsby
SEVEN (7) Students qualified to be in the Region Honors Ensemble:
- Violin—Sunny Ouyang
- Viola—Joey Lansch, Caroline Mulry and Nick Shelton
- Cello—Spencer Van Goor
- Bass—Madi Cano and Karly Norton
Please congratulate these students on their accomplishments.