2015 South High School All-State Musicians #99Learns #DGSPride

Fourteen student musicians from South High School in Downers Grove have been selected through competitive audition to participate in the 2015-2016  Illinois Music Education Association All-State Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, Jazz Bands or Vocal Jazz Ensembles.  The audition took place on October 13, 2015 at Carl Sandburg High School.  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 27-30, 2016.  Their concerts will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on the afternoon of January 30, 2015.

BAND 
Bridget Moroney (12) Clarinet
Kristina Mucha (11) Clarinet
Julia Poska (12) Clarinet

CHORUS
Juliana Arhontas (12) - Soprano I (Honors Choir)
Alana Copeland (12) - Soprano II (All-State Choir)
Sean McCarthy (11) - Tenor II (Honors Choir)
Patrick Mitchell (12) - Tenor I (Honors Choir)
Peter Szpytek (12) - Tenor II (All-State Choir)
Jeremy Ursache (12) - Bass II (Honors Choir)

ORCHESTRA
Nicolette Cheaure (10) Viola
Kristyn Krajewski (12) Harp

JAZZ BAND
Brianna Imgruet (11) Trumpet
Dan Piccoli (11) Alto Saxophone

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Gabrielle Henderson (12) Alto (All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble)

JUNIOR/SENIOR GENERAL MUSIC COMPOSITION CONTEST
Gabrielle Henderson - Jazz or Vocal Ensemble - 2nd place - Moon Rock Island