Eleven student musicians from Downers Grove South High School were selected, by competitive audition, to participate in the 2009 Illinois Music Educator’s Association All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band. The extremely competitive performance auditions were held in October at Carl Sandburg High School.“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.”
In total, twenty-six student musicians were selected for All-State from Community High School District 99.
The All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra and Jazz Band will convene for a series of rehearsals in Peoria, IL, on January 28-31, 200. Their concerts will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on the evening of January 31, 2009.
All-State Band
Emily Gai – Senior - Clarinet
All-State Choir
Benita Thorat – Junior - Soprano II
Jeff Novak – Junior - Tenor I
Tom Reusz – Junior - Bass II
All-State Orchestra
Rahul Kamath – Senior – Viola
Emily Levine – Junior – Viola
Nikki Mihelich – Sophmore - Cello
Kari Prada – Senior – Viola
Michael Rau – Junior - Violin
All-State Jazz Band
Matt Kowalski – Junior - Trombone
All-State Composition
Cory Parkison - 2007 graduate - 2nd Place, Vocal Solo Category
Cory Parkinson - 2007 graduate - 3rd place, Vocal Ensemble Category
