10 student musicians from South High School in Downers Grove have been selected through competitive audition to participate in the 2021-2022 Illinois Music Education Association All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs. Student musicians submitted video auditions which were evaluated by a panel of adjudicators. The top placing scores participated in the District Music Festival, held on November 20, 2021. The top placing scores from District Festivals around Illinois earned a nod as All-State musicians.
“To not only complete such a rigorous audition process, but to also be placed among the top musicians in the entire state of Illinois is a testament to the work, dedication, and sacrifice that these students have made,” said Fine Arts Department Chair Jerry Lowrey. "Everyone here in the South High School Community is proud to have these wonderful students represent us at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria Illinois in January of 2022. Thank you all for your inspiration!"
Andrew Brandt Jazz Band, Jazz Trombone
James Clemens Jazz Band, Jazz Bass Trombone
Luidas Davies Orchestra, Violin
Maija Flannery All-State Chorus, Soprano 1
Philip Okunev Orchestra, Violin
Katie Opila Band, Trombone
Kassem Osman All State Chorus, Tenor 1
Ryan Rosignal Honors Chorus, Tenor 1
Olivia Roti Orchestra, Viola
Gwendolynne Royle All-State Chorus, Soprano 2
