Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Emporia State University Honor Band on Saturday, November 16th, 2024:
Front Row: Samantha Winn, Jayde Lucas, Cassandra Keeler
Second row: Dalis Whiteside, Ellie Nelson, Sophia Ballard
Third Row: Gunner Greer, Pilar Cox, Tyler Batson
Back Row: Andrew Follett, Jaxson Caywood, Lincoln Caillouet, and Shane Turner.
The ESU Honor Band consisted of approximately 100 students representing several high schools from across the state. Students were selected from a list of nominations submitted by band directors. The band was directed by Dr. Gary Ziek and Dr. William Woodworth, both music professors at ESU. The band rehearsed from 8:30 am until 3 pm, giving a concert at 4:00 pm. The concert opened with the ESU Wind Ensemble playing a fantastic selection of classic concert band literature. The Honor Band followed immediately after with some fantastic music of their own! Two of the four pieces featured by the Honor Band included two written by Dr. Ziek himself! Congratulations to our Bluestem High School Band students for being selected, participating, and representing Bluestem so well!