Band students honored

Band students to perform at 2016 Western International Band Clinic
Congratulations to the following Walla Walla High School Wind Ensemble students for being selected to perform in the 2016 Western International Band Clinic Nov.18-21 in Sea-Tac. WIBC is an honor band festival similar to All-State, but is only concert bands and draws from students from all over the Northwest, according to Band Director Andrew Ueckert.

“There are four concert bands of approximately 150-165 members each rehearsing and performing with top flight collegiate/professional conductors,” Ueckert said. “Approximately 900 students auditioned for the 650 slots.”

2016 Western International Band Clinic Performers:
- Jena Peiterson, Freshman Clarinet (1st time)
- Tommy Kaminsky, Freshman Flute (1st time)
- Ezekiel Thompson, Sophomore Tuba (1st time)
- Keeli McKern, Sophomore Clarinet (2nd time)
- Stella Gryler, Senior Trombone (3rd time)
- Renee Heller, Senior Clarinet (3rd time)
- Hannah Cabasco, Senior Clarinet (4th time)