Washtucna Music Department students keeping busy

Last updated Apr 04, 2019 10:35am0

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Washtucna Music Department students, top row (from left): Jess Van Hollebeke, Cooper Jessop, Nate Hille, Calby Van Hollebeke and Lexy Hamilton. Front row: Drake Gloyn and Hannah Hille.

Washtucna Music Department students have been busy in music festivals and competitions.

Nate Hille and Jess Van Hollebeke (both trombone players) were selected for the Southeast Music Educators Honor Jazz Band at WSU conducted by Greg Yasinitsky. They performed January 28.

Drake Gloyn (French horn), Lexy Hamilton (tenor sax), and Cooper Jessop (clarinet) received Excellent ratings at the regional Solo/Ensemble Festival, and Jess Van Hollebeke and Hannah Hille (clarinet) achieved Superior ratings.

Calby Van Hollebeke (oboe) performed with the All-Northwest Wind Symphony in Portland on February...