EDWARDSVILLE - Students from the Jersey Community High School band were selected to participate in the SIUE Bi-State Bands event held Friday and Saturday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The students traveled to SIUE on Friday evening for initial practice sessions, followed by all-day rehearsals on Saturday, culminating in a Saturday evening performance.
The Jersey selected students include Carter Butler, a junior saxophone player; Payton Mooney, a senior flutist; Abigail Wedig, a senior clarinetist; and Jayden Greham, a senior trumpet player, all chosen for the Festival Bands. Additionally, Islee Hileman, a junior trombonist, was selected for the Cougar Honor Band.
The event provided an opportunity for these students to collaborate and perform alongside peers from the region, showcasing their musical talents in a formal concert setting.
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