Every year, music students from Southwest participate in Honor Bands sponsored by various colleges and universities. Usually we only do Gustavus and St Olaf. Because of increased interest, I accepted other opportunities to nominate students.
Five SW band students went to UMD Nov. 5-6: Melissa Mosher (our only Allstate band member), Asia Franklin, Jackie Malone, Anthony Afful and Kyle Thomas.
The Gustavus Honor Band, Nov. 7-8 involves 4 SW musicians: Melissa Mosher, Asia Franklin, Caleb Likely and Brad Pettijohn.
The Winona Jazz Honor Bands are coming up this next weekend, Nov 12-13. Brad Pettijohn and Caleb Likely will be participating. Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is featured in a Saturday performance.
When I nominated students for this I did not realize Brad and Caleb would be missing two days of school. They are both excellent musical opportunities for these students.
The St Olaf Band Festival on Saturday, Nov. 13 includes Melissa Mosher, Zack Christenson and Anthony Afful.
Great music opportunities for all the talented students
Keith Liuzzi
Southwest Instrumental Teacher
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