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Shaler Area students accepted into PMEA district ensembles
Shaler Area is proud to announce the following Shaler Area High School students were accepted into Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 ensembles.

PMEA District 1 Band
Six students were accepted into the PMEA District 1 Senior High Band. The students were selected based on their level of musicianship, involvement in PMEA, as well as their involvement in the arts. The students will rehearse for two days straight and showcase their hard work, as well as represent Shaler Area, at West Mifflin High School on February 13-15, 2020 during the PMEA District 1 Band Festival.  This festival is comprised of students from 54 districts in Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, and Fayette County. 

Alex Almonte (senior) - Euphonium
Adam Braughler (junior) - French Horn
Luke Franks (junior) - Trumpet
Erika Kenst (sophomore) - Clarinet
Michael LaBella (senior) - Bassoon
Zachary Spondike (junior) - Tenor Sax

PMEA District 1 Orchestra
Six students from Shaler Area’s band and orchestra were selected to participate in the PMEA Senior High District 1 Orchestra Festival. The following students were selected based on their level of musicianship, involvement in PMEA, as well as their involvement in the arts. They will rehearse for two days straight and showcase their hard work, as well as represent Shaler Area, at Chartiers Valley High School on January 30 - February 1, 2020 during the PMEA District 1 Orchestra Festival. This festival is comprised of students from 54 districts in Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, and Fayette County.  

Felicity Agostino (sophomore) - Violin (SAHS Orchestra)
Adam Braughler (junior) - French Horn (SAHS Band)
Jenna Facer (junior) - Flute (SAHS Band)
Michael LaBella (senior) - Bassoon (SAHS Band)
Zachary Spondike (junior) - Clarinet (SAHS Band)
Jonathan Zang (junior) - Cello (SAHS Orchestra)

PMEA District 1 Chorus
Five students were selected to participate in the PMEA District 1 Chorus. The students auditioned with more than 400 students from surrounding schools for a spot in the PMEA District 1 Chorus. The students will be featured at the PMEA District 1 Senior High Chorus festival at South Fayette High School January 15-17, 2020. This festival is comprised of students from 54 districts in Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, and Fayette County. The concert will take place on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. 

Alex Almonte (senior)
Zoe Babbit (junior)
Sonny DeMasi (junior)
Jennifer Hinerman (senior)
Jenna Masucci (sophomore)
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