7 student musicians from South High School in Downers Grove have been selected through competitive audition to participate in the 2020-2021 Illinois Music Education Association All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs. Due to COVID-19, in-person auditions were suspended in 2020. Student musicians submitted video auditions which were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators. The top placing scores participated in the District Music Festival, was held (virtually) on November 21, 2020. The top placing scores from District Festivals around Illinois earned a nod as All-State musicians.
“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 such wonderful musical ambassadors."
CHORUS
Diana Kwak (12) - Soprano II
ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Liudas Davies (10) - Violin II
Diana Kwak (12) - Soprano II
ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Liudas Davies (10) - Violin II
Philip Okunev (11) - Violin II
Olivia Roti (11) - Viola
JAZZ BAND
JAZZ BAND
Derek Reynolds (12) - Trombone
VOCAL JAZZ
Zoe Boyd (12) - Alto
Nathan Frewen (11) - Tenor
