In November the opportunity for JH students to apply for an honor band at EIU arose. Many interested students sent in applications with my recommendations on the back. However, as with an honor group only a few were selected. The EPGJHS Bands are proud to contribute four members to the Eastern Illinois University Honor Band.
Students selected were Tess Pala(Percussion), Justin Skare(Clarinet), Amy Fairburn(Flute), and Blade Parrish(Baritone). I will accompany them for a day on campus at the new Doudna Fine Arts Center in Charleston.
EIU offers a unique opportunity because not many universities do honor bands for JH students. The festival consists of a full day of rehearsals and clinics with nationally recognized composers/conductors. At 4:30PM on Sat February 7th all are welcome to attend the culmination concert which will feature the JH honor bands as well as the EIU Wind Symphony.
Please give these students a congratulations if you see them. It's truly a great accomplishment. They are well on their way to becoming the next big thing in the high school music department.
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Congratulations on such a great honor! We are very proud of you!
EPG Music Boosters
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