LHS Musicians Fill Regional, State Orchestra Seats

Recent selections to the Ohio Music Educators Association’s All-State and Regional Orchestras once again reflect the strength and depth of the Lakewood High School George P. Read Music Department. Lakewood High secured the most seats of any Northeast Region school for both ensembles: 11 musicians were chosen for the Regional ensemble and five for the All-State ensemble.

Students must qualify for the Regional Orchestra to be eligible for a spot with the All-State Orchestra. Qualifying for the top orchestra in the state are: Ryan Detwiler (violin), Alex Figueroa (viola), Morgan Fox (bass), and Andrew Miller and Jimmy Toner (cello). Six others will join the five State Orchestra musicians in the Regional ensemble: Zeke Dalisky, Abi Norman and Muayad Shahin (violin), Rachel Daso (trombone), and Zach Dudzik and Lauren Klann (bass). Dudzik and Klann were also selected as alternates for the state ensemble.

“The results of the North East Region Orchestra auditions is a testament to the strong commitment our Lakewood students show to excellence,” said LHS Orchestra Director Elizabeth Hankins. “I am very proud of all of the students for taking a risk and accomplishing a major goal.”

The All-State Orchestra will perform at the OMEA’s annual conference in Columbus this February. The Northeast Regional Orchestra concert will be held Sunday, November 23 at Cleveland State University.

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Volume 10, Issue 21, Posted 2:02 PM, 10.14.2014