2 Bethel Students Selected to Play in National All-National Honor Ensemble

Six hundred and seventy-three of the most elite high school musicians were accepted to their district or All-State music ensembles, including two from Bethel, according to a release.

The Bethel students selected are as follows:

• Mark Tully, Mixed Choir, Tenor 2
• Ben Fitzpatrick, Alto Sax, Jazz Ensemble

The students are coached under the direction of Bethel High School Music Director Damon Coachman.

The four-day national conference takes place October 25-28 and focuses on how music teachers empower creativity in the classroom, and the lives of their students.

On October 28, during the 2015 NAfME National In-Service Conference, the student musicians will showcase their talents and perform on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House stage.

The All-National Honor Ensembles is made up of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed choir and jazz ensemble. Students were chosen by audition.

Find out the names, schools and states, as well as music directors of the 673 2015 All-National Honor Ensemble students by clicking here.

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