Six Northbrook Junior High School musicians were selected by audition to perform in the Illinois Music Educator Association District 7 Festivals. This year the auditions included hundreds of band and orchestra students from over 60 schools.
Preparing to audition for this festival is a great learning experience, and acceptance is a true achievement, according to a news release. The six NBJH students from band and orchestra selected are:
Norbert Huelke (8th grade, oboe)
Ellen Kim (7th grade, flute)
Chloe Kim (7th grade, percussion)
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Steven Hu (6th grade, jazz alto sax)
Grace Paulissian (8th grade, cello)
Jake Werber (7th grade, viola)
The ILMEA District 7 Junior Band and Junior Orchestra rehearse and perform together on Nov. 4 at Glenbrook South High School. Similarly, the ILMEA District 7 Junior and Senior Jazz Bands rehearse and perform at Lake Zurich High School on Nov. 18. Selected students will work with special guest conductors while learning and performing alongside peers from across the northern portion of Illinois.