17 Islanders Named All State Musicians

Oct 30, 2024 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

Grand Island Senior High Islanders Mascot.

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Several Islanders will be representing Grand Island Senior High at 2024 All-State Music Ensembles at the Lied Center on November 20-22 in Lincoln.

Seventeen 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.

This is a high honor for the Islanders, band director Dr. Evan Lee said, as they will be working with some of the best student musicians in the state.

“Making it to this level demands dedication to practice,” Lee said. “I see it every day from these kids, using their open or Islander times to come into our Fine Arts wing to practice and improve their skills,” Dr. Lee added.” They have a drive to succeed. I am excited to have these students represent our community at this state level event.”

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

“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.”

All State 2024

Band
Katelyn Sodomka

Choir:
Tessa Bockoven
Cadence Gidcumb
Katherine Johnsen
Adeline Woods
Katherine Lofing
Kennedy Miller
Alekzander Kuebler
Noah Javorsky
Orvin Rubio Hernandez
Elijah Meier-Juarez
Cael Wiegert
Luis Fierro

Jazz Band
Talon Biberos

Orchestra
Paige Berglund
Brennan Clark
Gabriella Meier