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Urbandale Band Members Vie For All-State Recognition
Twenty-four Urbandale High School band members competed Oct. 20 for a trip to the All-State Festival.
Several Urbandale High School band members now have plans for Nov. 15.
Twenty-four students auditioned on Oct. 20 for the Iowa Instrumental All-State Festival.
Ten students were honored by being accepted to the All-State Band.
The students joined thousands from across Iowa schools for a chance to be chosen for the highest individual honor from the Iowa High School Music Association.
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Students who audition for the Iowa Instrumental All-State undertake rigorous practice both in and out of school.
The All-State Music Festival will be hosted Nov. 15-17 in Ames.
Accepted:
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- Sara Chen, 12th Grade, 1st Alternate
- Michaela Gyure, 10th Grade, 1st Alternate
- Brittany Schultz, 9th Grade, 2nd Alternate
- Nick Bartschat, 12th Grade, 2nd Alternate
- Brian Rye, 12th Grade, 1st Alternate
- Kate Newendorp, 11th Grade, 1st Year, Oboe
- Jennifer VanRiessen, 12th Grade, 1st Year, Clarinet
- Emma Shipley, 12th Grade, 2nd Year, Clarinet
- Peter Weihs, 12th Grade, 2nd Year, Percussion
- Krista Yourstone, 12th Grade, 2nd Year, Alto Saxophone
Student Auditionees:
- Paige Dannenfeldt
- Sam Plank
- Emma Wilker
- Sarah Weuve
- Elise Kerr
- Aaron Pettorini
- Joel Andrews
- Calvin Corell
- Ashlyn Aanonson
- Ted Guy
- Curtis Cook
- Robert Muller
- Brian Carrier
Recalled:
- Gage Schmitt
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