2017 South High School All-State Musicians @Dist_99 #99Learns #DGSPride

12 student musicians from South High School in Downers Grove have been selected through competitive audition to participate in the 2016-2017  Illinois Music Education Association All-State Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, Jazz Bands or Vocal Jazz Ensembles.  The audition took place on October 13, 2016 at Carl Sandburg High School. Chorus students have been placed into Honors or All-State Ensembles based on their district auditions and call-backs.  Instrumental students will audition again in January while in Peoria for placement in either Honors or All-State Ensembles. 

“Earning a spot as an All-State musician is the pinnacle of performance success for a high school performer in Illinois” said Fine Arts Department Chairman Glenn Williams.  "The long term performance success of these student musicians can be attributed to families, private teachers, and sender school music teachers.  South High School is proud of these students for their diligence and commitment to musical excellence and is pleased to have them represent our school, our district and our community as All-State musicians."

The All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra will convene for a series of rehearsals in Peoria, IL, January 25-28, 2017.  Their concerts will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on the afternoon of January 28, 2017.

WINDS AND PERCUSSION
Allie Brandt (11) Bb Clarinet (Orchestra)
Danny King (11) Bb Clarinet
Kristina Mucha (12) Bb Clarinet
Susan Zhou (12) Bb Clarinet

CHORUS
Matt Burrows (11) - Bass II
Vanessa Copeland (12) - Alto II
Sean McCarthy (12) - Tenor I
Lydia Walsh-Rock (12) - Soprano I

ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Nicolette Cheaure (11) Viola

JAZZ BAND
Brianna Imgruet (12) Trumpet
Adam Zlotnicki (12) Trumpet

MUSIC COMPOSITION
Grace Zieman (12) - Vocal Ensemble - 3rd Place - "Orange"