Shaler Area is proud to announce 17 students were accepted into Allegheny Valley Honors Band.
More than 600 musicians from eight school districts in the Allegheny Valley auditioned for the Allegheny Valley Honors Band. The musicians will spend two full days rehearsing with guest conductors during the Allegheny Valley Honors Band Festival, February 7-8, and showcase their talents at the concert performance at 7 p.m. on February 8 at North Hills High School. The guest conductor for the Senior High Honors Band will be Dr. Timothy Mahr (St. Olaf College), and the guest conductor for the Junior High Honors Band will be Adam Gumble (West Chester University).
AV Senior High Honors Band (Grades 10-12)
Jenna Facer (10th grade) - Flute
Michael LaBella (11th grade) - Bassoon, Principal Chair
Ethan Carter (11th grade) - Bass Clarinet, Principal Chair
Garrett Robinson (11th grade) - Alto Saxophone
Zachary Spondike (10th grade) - Bari Saxophone
Luke Franks (10th grade) - Trumpet, Principal Chair
Michael Zang (12th grade) - Trumpet
Adam Braughler (10th grade) - French Horn
Dan Horgan (12th grade) - Euphonium
Ethan Chirdon (12th grade) - Timpani
AV Junior High Honors Band (Grades 7-9)
Rebecca Schiavone (9th grade) - Flute
Teyah Wilson (9th grade) - Flute
Erika Kenst (9th grade) - Clarinet
Grace Cosentino (8th grade) - Clarinet
Alexis Gregory (9th grade) - Clarinet
Matthew Franks (7th grade) - Trumpet
Rachel Scierka (8th grade) - Mallets