Eighteen student musicians from Downers Grove South High School were selected, by competitive audition, to the 2006-2007 Illinois Music Educator’s Association All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Secondary General Music Composition Contest. Performance auditions were held last October at Carl Sandburg High School, musical compositions were evaluated by professional musicians and composers from across the Midwest.
“This is a tremendous honor for these students,” said Glenn Williams, Fine Arts Department Chairperson at South High. “All-State selection represents the pinnacle of musical achievement for a high school student musician. We are very proud of our students, and look forward to hearing their performances in January.”
The All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra and Jazz Band will convene for a series of rehearsals in Peoria, IL, on January 25-27, 2007. Their concerts will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on the evening of January 26, and the afternoon of January 27, 2007.
All-State Band
Lauren Barounis – Junior - Flute
Mark Medek – Junior - Trumpet
Julie Sharp - Junior – Trumpet
Melissa Saternus – Senior – Flute
Kevin Larson – Junior - Bassoon
All-State Honors Choir
Alexandra Petrakos – Senior - Alto II
Brianna Zielinski – Senior - Soprano II
Cory Parkinson – Junior - Bass II
All-State Choir
Kate Petit - Junior – Soprano II
Jeff Danzinger – Senior - Tenor II
John Irish – Senior - Bass II
Jonathan Wiese – Senior - Bass II
Tom Brese – Senior – Bass II
All-State Orchestra
Chris Mihelich – Senior - Viola
Mike Salazar – Senior – Cello
Rahul Kamath – Sophmore – Viola
Tim Strenning – Senior - Percussion
All-State Jazz Band
Justin Kono - Senior – Vibes
Secondary General Music State Composition Contest
Cory Parkinson – Junior – First Place for the piece title Rondo In E Minor, Keyboard Solo Category
Justin Kono – Senior – Third Place for the piece He'll Cure What Aiils Ya, Arranging Category
