D146 Board Sings Praises of Central Musicians

Fifteen Central Middle School students were recognized at the December District 146 Board of Education meeting for their musical talents. The students were all selected to be a part of the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) Music Festival.

In September, students auditioned for a chance to be a part of the ILMEA Music Festival Junior Chorus and Junior Band. Students auditioned with many students from other ILMEA District 1 schools from the Cook County Area.

Billy Wilson, a Tenor in the CMS Choir, was selected for the Junior Chorus.

Selected for the Junior Band were: Abby McCarthy, Alexander Escalona, Lea Godin, Chloe Shapkauski, Emily Vesely, Tommy Walsh, Adam Shalabi, Elena Miller, Emily O’Connor, Kayleon Ashie, Alex James, Nora Miner, Ryan Kanjo, and Ryan Hestroffer.

“We are so proud of the ILMEA students in demonstrating such a high level of musical proficiency at the ILMEA Junior Honor Festival Band,” said Jason Freeland, CMS Band Director. “They represented our school and community with distinction and pride – bravo!”

Community Consolidated School District 146 is comprised of Central Middle School, Fierke Education Center, Fulton School, Kruse Education Center, and Memorial School. Students from Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Oak Forest attend District 146 schools.