14 Islanders Named All State Musicians

Nov 4, 2025 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Fourteen Islanders will be representing Grand Island Senior High at the 2025 All-State Music Ensembles at the Lied Center on November 20-22 in Lincoln.

The Islanders (listed below) were selected by the Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) and are among the best high school musicians in the state to participate in All-State, which is one of the highest musical honors in Nebraska. Students were chosen by their high school directors to audition and compete against other top students for a spot in the state honor ensembles.

All-State participants rehearse with nationally recognized conductors and perform in concerts at the Lied Performing Arts Center. Ensembles include: concert band, mixed chorus, jazz band, and orchestra.

“Being selected into the Nebraska All-State Ensembles is one of the highest honors a high school music student can receive,” said GISH Band Director, Dr. Evan Lee. “This selection recognizes and rewards these students' years of practice, dedication, hard work, and growth as a musician. They are a fine example of what our students in the music department can accomplish and achieve through their experience with our programs,” Lee added.

Abbie Bloom, assistant vocal music teacher, said Grand Island Senior High has many talented students who are dedicated to the arts.

“We have so many talented kids, so it's great that they can be recognized for their hard work and talent by being accepted into such a prestigious honor choir,” Bloom said. “My kids' passion and drive to do well in what they love is why I love teaching music here at Grand Island Senior High. These kids have worked so hard for this, and I am so very proud of them.”

Congratulations to our talented Islanders!

All State 2025

Instrumental
Katelyn Sodomka, Horn, in Band (4th time selected All-State)
Gabi Meier, Harp, in Orchestra (3rd time selected)
Paige Berglund, Bassoon, in Orchestra (3rd time selected)

Vocal:
Natalie Flores
Cadence Gidcumb
Katherine Johnsen
Malia McNeal
Reagan Kort
Isabella Roe
Madison Wieczorek
Ulises Acosta
Coen Thorpe
Elijah Meier-Juarez
Cael Wiegert

Madison Wieczorek and Elijah Meier-Juarez were selected as the top 2 in their voice part within our region and are eligible to audition for a solo.

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