Eight talented musicians from Howland Junior High School's 7th and 8th-grade bands proudly represented our district at the YSU Middle School Honors Bands this past weekend. The prestigious event, held on the campus of Youngstown State University, featured two bands directed by guest conductors and showcased some of the finest middle school musicians in the region.
Our students rehearsed from early Friday morning until 4 PM and returned on Saturday at 8 AM for final preparations. Their hard work culminated in a pair of performances at the Ford Theater in the Cliffe College of Fine and Performing Arts.
The following students were selected for the honors bands:
Red Band
Lilah Sybelnik (7th Grade - Percussion)
Mason Myers (8th Grade - Alto Saxophone)
Blake Barrish (8th Grade - Trumpet)
Evalyn Church (8th Grade - Clarinet)
Audrey Maliner (8th Grade - Clarinet)
White Band
Ethan Binnie (8th Grade - Percussion)
Gianna Morataya (7th Grade - French Horn)
Harrison Huffman (7th Grade - Euphonium)
