Student musicians recognized at January 11 School Board meeting

Shoreline All-State Musicians were recognized at the January11, 2010 meeting of the Shoreline School Board.

A total of 39 students from Einstein, Kellogg, Shorecrest and Shorewood were selected to be part of the All-State Band, Orchestra or Choir.  Frank Halferty, Einstein band teacher, explained that these selections involve a rigorous audition process and an advanced set of skills. Mr. Halferty announced the musicians by school:

Einstein Middle School Junior All-State: Riley Backman, trumpet; Forest Clements-Gallagher, cello; Echo Davidson, violin: Nikka Dellosa, French horn; Danny Han, violin: Ali Jackson, flute: Katy Kuznetsova, violin; Wing-Sum Law, trombone; Ustino Lee, cello; Jeffrey Li, violin; Toni McGowan, viola; Emily Perry, string bass; Linda Tian, violin.

Kellogg Middle School Junior All-State: Annabelle Lisanti, alto (choir).

Shorecrest High School All-State: Anna Mines, trumpet (cornet); Sho Kato, flute; Spencer Feathers, trombone; Todd Matsunami, euphonium; Declan Sullivan, percussion; Max Reikosky, trumpet (cornet); Amy Williams, flute; Matthew Rotterr, euphonium (baritone horn); Daniel Baker, trombone; Amy Glaskova, viola; Katie Peabody, mixed choir.

Shorewood High School All-State: Carly Backman, trombone; Mackenzie Bang, violin; Tory Bredinger, string bass; Ashley Greyell, string bass; Margaret Hendricksom, violin; Paulette Kang, string bass; David Kim, violin; Jeane Marinella, soprano (choir); Nate Matthews, bass (choir); Grady McDonald, trumpet; Laura Rohrer, viola; Meghan Stavig; soprano (choir); Evan Strandberg, trombone; Mike Wennerstrom, trombone.

Carly Backman and Tori Lewis performed a Mozart sonata on the trombones.

Director Debi Ehrlichman stated that all three of her children participated in Shoreline’s music programs, which was a highlight of their school careers. She congratulated the students for the wonderful work they have done and thanked all the staff and the parents who support the students in so many different ways.

Trombone photo by Kaja Thrastar