Saturday, March 1, 2008

Gateway Band Members Selected For Honors

At the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Region Band event, held at Belle Vernon High School on February 20 - 22, the following Gateway High School music students auditioned and finished at the top of their section to be selected for the PMEA STATE BAND: Michael Murray, Alto Saxophone; Ethan Wightkin, Trumpet; Daniel Romagno, French Horn. Guest Conductor for the Region Band was Dr. Dennis Fisher from the University of North Texas.
The following Gateway High School music students participated in the PMEA District Band: Erika Eichenmiller, Flute; Ashley Owoc, Clarinet; Averie Shaughnessy, Clarinet; Karen Drombosky, Oboe; Michael Murray, Alto Saxophone; Bernie Metro, Bass Clarinet; Ethan Wightkin, Trumpet; Daniel Romagno, French Horn; Mark Solomon, Euphonium; Chris Hartnett, Euphonium; Jordan Rininger, Trombone.
At District Band, the following students auditioned and finished at the top of their section to be selected to participate in Region Band: Karyn Drombosky, Oboe; Michael Murray, Alto Saxophone; Ethan Wightkin, Trumpet; Daniel Romagno, French Horn; Jordan Rininger, Trombone; Chris Hartnett, Euphonium.
PMEA JUNIOR BAND. The following students participated in the PMEA Junior High District Band held at Plum High School: Nicole Marrow, Bassoon; Allison Brown, Bassoon; Lauren Abel, Flute; and Emily Kinnunen, French Horn.
PMEA HONORS JAZZ BAND. The following students will be participating in the PMEA Honors Jazz Band: Ethan Wightkin, Trumpet; Sean McMasters, Guitar; Nick Diana, Bass; and Jordan Rininger, Trombone.

No comments: