By Katie Bergeron, OHS Torch Reporter
This year at OHS five students were selected to be in the Bradley University Freshman/Sophomore Honor Band: Ethan Schopp, Marissa Horning, Michelle Dial, Kelsey Schrag, and Hannah Birkey.
The pieces being performed are Brick Street Encounter- Richard L. Saucedo, Alamo March- Karl L. King, Nevermore- Brian Balmages, and Adagio for Winds- Larry Daehn. The performance is Tuesday, November 17th.
Band director Kyle Brubaker said, “This is a great honor to have been selected. The students will get to work with other highly trained freshman and sophomores from all over central Illinois. They also get to work with Dr. Vroman who is Bradley’s band director. Our students will receive a very unique experience compared to what they have had before.”
The students were nominated by Mr. Brubaker. They filled out a form asking about musical experiences, awards, and whether or not they took private lessons. From there the students are selected by Dr. Vroman.
Freshman Ethan Schopp said, “I’m most looking forward to playing percussion with new people and making friends with percussionists from other schools. Also, of course, being with my friends from our school! I’m really excited for this new experience and to do something that I love.”
Most of the students have been playing an instrument since sixth grade. Horning is the only student of the five who has been playing longer.
Schopp said, “When I received the letter saying I made it, I was really excited. I can’t wait for November 17th.”
Playing an instrument has been proven to create a sense of achievement. For these kids they aren’t just creating a sense of achievement, they are living it.
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