Seventeen members of the SHS Band were selected to the North Central Directors Association Honor Band. Band Director Mr. Zamborsky said the NCDA Honor Band is the best district in the state, with more all state band students than any other district.

“It is exceptionally challenging to be selected as a member of the NCDA Honor Band, and these students are to be commended for their outstanding accomplishment,” Zamborsky said.

Ben Wick, who plays the French horn and Mellophone, said he is excited.

“I feel good,” he said. “Last year I almost didn’t make it, and this year I got it, and I’m happy with how I did.”

Mr. Zamborsky said he is impressed with how the students performed. 

“I’m very proud of the students who were selected as members or alternates,” he said.

Here is a complete list of students selected:

Jenna Christian, 1st chair Wind Symphony piccolo

Audrey Zhang, 1st chair Symphonic Band flute

Julius Cundiff – 3rd chair Symphonic Band flute

Bella Genevro – 2nd chair Wind Symphony oboe

Emilie Knapp – 2nd chair Symphonic Band oboe

Cooper Perkins – 1st chair Wind Symphony bassoon

Joel Villasenor – 4th chair Symphonic Band bassoon

Moustafa Soliman – 1st alternate bassoon

Van Ho – 6th chair Wind Symphony clarinet

Audrey Edgar – 12th chair Symphonic Band clarinet

Allison Hoback – 15th chair Symphonic Band clarinet

SanJaya Burton – 5th chair Symphonic Band bass clarinet

Gabe Cantu – 1st alternate alto saxophone

Wyatt McNickle – 1st chair Wind Symphony French horn

Ben Wick – 4th chair Orchestra French horn

Isaac Ingram – 3rd chair Symphonic Band trombone

Matthew Li – 8th chair Wind Symphony percussion