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01.19.12
Talented high school musicians selected for Hastings College Honor Band, Honor Orchestra and Honor Choir
January 19, 2012
For Immediate Release
Talented high school musicians selected for Hastings College Honor Band, Honor Orchestra and Honor Choir
Note to media: For additional information, contact the Hastings College Department of Music at (402) 461-7448.
(Hastings, Neb.) – For 50 years, Hastings College has hosted thousands of talented high school students for its honor band, honor orchestra and honor choir. Selected from students across Nebraska and surrounding states, these students will rehearse throughout Feb. 2-3 in preparation for a concert on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. in Kiewit Gym (715 E. 7th Street).
Tickets are available in advance by contacting Martha Boyd at (402) 461-7421 or mboyd@hastings.edu or at the door. Adults are $8, students are $5. For more information, go to www.hastings.edu/hboc.
The following list includes students selected for the honor band, honor orchestra and honor choir through an audition process. Their high school affiliation follows their name.
Honor Band Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Michael Knight, Assistant Professor of Music, St. Norbert College
Flute
Katherine Berke Kearney
Blake Butterfield Papillion LaVista
Makenzie Hinrichs Hastings St Cecilia
Natasha Hongsermeier Aurora
Hyojung Kim Sargent
Jack Lambie Papillion LaVista South
Lauren Shepherd Seward
Sophia Tays Elmwood-Murdock
Christina Zarek Grand Island Northwest
Oboe
Emily Hauck Gering
Deidre Sandall Blair
Bassoon
Heaven Dorsey Logan View
Alex Swenson Blair
Clarinet
Emily Berry Waverly
Kyla Buettner Grand Island Senior High
Madisen Geiler Waverly
John Lawson Platteview
Kassidy McConville Lincoln Southwest
Lauren Milbourn Millard South
Andrea O'Brien Boone Central
Alexis Roe Blair
Emily Scholting Platteview
Julia Warrick Hastings
Bass Clarinet
Zechariah Craig Blair
Mikensie Wright Broken Bow
Alto Saxophone
Clayton Alexander Adams Central
Nathan Free Lincoln Christian
Amanda Layher Platteview
Melissa Rahorst Norris
Tenor Saxophone
Dakota Starr Papillion LaVista
Natasha Teall Gering
Baritone Saxophone
Jacob Greenwood Norris
Horn
David Baker Millard South
Kathleen Campbell Blair
Sara Dollen Millard South
Xiola Koile Platteview
Taylor Mead Blair
Trumpet
Zach Beran Skutt Catholic
Emily Bowman Boone Central
Ben Brogna Papillion LaVista
Daniel Castillo Norfolk
Andrea Fulton Aurora
Cody Gugel Amherst
Logan Hansen Kearney
Sierra Jo Stan Blair
Matthew Martens Blair
Michael Sobata Blair
Trombone
Emily Alfs Shickley
Phillip Clay McCook
Matt Layher Platteview
Justin Lester Fort Calhoun
Katie Monson Waverly
Samuel Plumb Papillion LaVista
Andrew Pracht Broken Bow
Jeremy Spain-Carrion North Platte
Euphonium
Seth Berggren Blair
Erica Murphy Papillion LaVista South
Braden Trambly Hastings
Elijah Watson Holdrege
Tuba
Berlin Merlyn Waverly
Chad Nagasawa Scottsbluff
Pedro Sanchez Scottsbluff
Luke Schmitz Boone Central
Josh Sundberg Aurora
Adam Zebert Holdrege
Percussion
Alyssa Beasley Blair
Lizzy Davis Papillion LaVista
Alyx Folkers Blair
Torri Osantowski David City
Brenna Petersen Kearney
Colton Pospishil Norfolk
Megan Widger Kearney
Honor Choir Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Bret Admundson, Director of Choral Activities, College of St. Scholastica
Soprano I
Karenna Booth Scottsbluff
Sarah Evans North Platte
Amanda Fogerty Waverly
Laura Gregory Grand Island
Liz Hadwiger Columbus
Anna Kathol Skutt Catholic
Samantha Noonan Lincoln Southeast
Jessica Simms Plattsmouth
Ali Tierney Blair
Elaine Tolstedt Alliance
Caroline Yank North Platte
Soprano II
Brittany Albin Norfolk
Megan Albracht Columbus Lakeview
Maggie Arnett Wood River
Cassidy Besse Kearney
Sojourner Brown Lincoln Southeast
Ali Gustafson Platteview
Betsy Hardin McCook
Hailey Hemenway Hastings
Whitney Loos McCook
Karissa Moreland North Platte
Kelsie Murray Blair
Cassi Rippe Syracuse
Shannon Ronhovde Elmwood-Murdock
Kelsey Schirmbeck Plattsmouth
Samantha Vanicek Schuyler Central
Morgan Wipperling Norfolk
Alto I
Brianna Bade Julesburg (CO)
Shelbi Burke Sutherland
Caitlin Kalvelage Hastings
Hailey Lonowski Adams Central
Brooke Ludemann North Platte
Greer McKain Millard South
Amanda Petersen Deshler
Kelsey Siebrandt McCook
Shelby Svehla Schuyler Central
Madison Weinberger Norfolk
Dani Windham North Platte
Alto II
Gretchen Brosman Aurora
Kathleen Cullinan North Platte
Jessica Gammons Fort Calhoun
Anna Lichti Shickley
Katie Mahnken North Platte
Logan Mitchell Fremont
Janelle Osteen North Platte
Megan Patrick Scottsbluff
Lianna Prill Holdrege
Nicole Shockley Omaha South
Balie Waldhelm Ogallala
Tenor I
Brady Brewster Lincoln Southeast
Leighton Carey Aurora
Kevin Gunter Norfolk
Benjamin Hurlburt Bennington
Kaleb Jorgensen Fremont
Cody Lavene Adams Central
Ben Montgomery North Platte
Daniel Penaflor Lexington
Caleb Pulatie Alliance
Gavin Rasmussen Blair
DeVante Robertson Centura
Joshua Ulrich Bellevue East
Kyle Wisecarver Bellevue East
Tenor II
Carlos Alarcon Columbus Lakeview
Joshua Clark Gothenburg
Matt Eschliman Lincoln Southeast
Brendan Gepson Fort Calhoun
Nathan Heinz Centura
Adam Heyen Hastings
Lucas Lias Plattsmouth
Robert Mack Omaha South
Jacob Nienhueser Adams Central
Benito Pacheco Omaha South
Wayne Stratbucker Fort Calhoun
Brandon Watson Centura
Bass I
Saul Aguilar Gibbon
Dalton Carlson North Platte
Nathan Fickenscher North Platte
Vincent Harvey Mt. Michael Benedictine
Mitchell Heavican Schyler Central
Andrew Korenak Blair
Kurt Lawler Ogallala
Jake McCain Tri County
Joseph Quinn Adams Central
Sam Rayburn Adams Central
Patrick Riley Waverly
Dylan Steadman Plattsmouth
Steven Teters North Platte
Bryan Timperly Norfolk
David Thorne Alliance
Bass II
Ezra Chavez Omaha South
Logan Ellis Southern Valley
Ethan Gansebom Norfolk
Martin Gonzalez Sumner-Eddyville-Miller
Colt Hoselton Adams Central
Nathan Jensen Hastings
Wade Mumford Elmwood-Murdock
Josh Pace Fort Calhoun
Songa Rugangazi Mt. Michael Benedictine
Charles Tophane North Platte
Honor Orchestra Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Byron Jensen, Professor of Music, Hastings College
Violin I
Jennifer Ahn Omaha Westside
Emelie Berke Kearney
Britny Doane Millard South
Elaine Ferrin Millard North
Gina Lieb Kearney
Steph McAtee Omaha Westside
Amy Nguyen Grand Island Central Catholic
David Von Behren Falls City
Jordyn Wiebelhaus Norfolk
Violin II
Riley Barger North Platte
John Byrne Mt. Michael Benedictine
Karlysue Castillo Norfolk
Alyssa Cruz Millard North
Haley Friesen Grand Island
Thomas Kalil Mt. Michael Benedictine
Melissa Reichert Hickory Hill Academy
Kimberly Sharp Millard South
Brian Whetstone Kearney
Viola
Jehong Ahn Omaha Westside
Abbey Bessmer Omaha Westside
David Boyles Millard South
Amanda DeFazio Millard South
Elizabeth Dowling North Platte
Allycia Gutierrez Millard South
Cello
Mikayla Burton Millard South
Taylor Garrison Kearney
Erich Gebers Lincoln Southeast
Brian Kim Millard North
Justine Runge Kearney
Morgan Semerad Schuyler Central
Double Bass
Silas Hammel Omaha Westside
Michael Janning Millard North
Jessica Lu Millard North
Melanie Sigel Millard South
Harp (if needed)
Victoria Bialas Grand Island
A spirit of excellence has long been the hallmark of the Hastings College music experience. Hastings College students and faculty have been making music from the beginning of the College in 1882. Hastings College is recognized as a National Liberal Arts College in the U.S. News and World Report annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue and a Best Midwestern College by Princeton Review. The Hastings College Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and also was named an All-Steinway School, one of only 82 worldwide.
The Department of Music offers a full range of vocal and instrumental opportunities for all Hastings College students. Major ensembles and small groups travel regularly, making special appearances at music conferences, schools, and churches. Vocal ensembles at Hastings College include the renowned Hastings College Choir, Men’s Chorus, HC Singers (treble voices), Spectrum vocal chamber ensembles, along with other special smaller groups. Instrumental ensembles include the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band; Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Chamber Orchestra, Brass, and Percussion Ensembles, and the Bell Choir. The department serves as the permanent residence of the South Central Nebraska Children’s Chorale; the Nebraska State High School Honor Choir, Band, and Orchestra; and the Hastings Symphony Orchestra.
Music students can earn a Bachelor of Music degree with majors in applied performance, music education, and piano pedagogy. A Bachelor of Arts degree in music with an emphasis in performance, elementary education, music history or sacred music is also available. Hastings College offers a Master of Arts in Teaching with emphasis in music. In addition, the department sponsors student chapters of Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Educators National Conference, and Music Teachers National Association.
01.19.12
Talented high school musicians selected for Hastings College Honor Band, Honor Orchestra and Honor Choir
January 19, 2012
For Immediate Release
Talented high school musicians selected for Hastings College Honor Band, Honor Orchestra and Honor Choir
Note to media: For additional information, contact the Hastings College Department of Music at (402) 461-7448.
(Hastings, Neb.) – For 50 years, Hastings College has hosted thousands of talented high school students for its honor band, honor orchestra and honor choir. Selected from students across Nebraska and surrounding states, these students will rehearse throughout Feb. 2-3 in preparation for a concert on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. in Kiewit Gym (715 E. 7th Street).
Tickets are available in advance by contacting Martha Boyd at (402) 461-7421 or mboyd@hastings.edu or at the door. Adults are $8, students are $5. For more information, go to www.hastings.edu/hboc.
The following list includes students selected for the honor band, honor orchestra and honor choir through an audition process. Their high school affiliation follows their name.
Honor Band Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Michael Knight, Assistant Professor of Music, St. Norbert College
Flute
Katherine Berke Kearney
Blake Butterfield Papillion LaVista
Makenzie Hinrichs Hastings St Cecilia
Natasha Hongsermeier Aurora
Hyojung Kim Sargent
Jack Lambie Papillion LaVista South
Lauren Shepherd Seward
Sophia Tays Elmwood-Murdock
Christina Zarek Grand Island Northwest
Oboe
Emily Hauck Gering
Deidre Sandall Blair
Bassoon
Heaven Dorsey Logan View
Alex Swenson Blair
Clarinet
Emily Berry Waverly
Kyla Buettner Grand Island Senior High
Madisen Geiler Waverly
John Lawson Platteview
Kassidy McConville Lincoln Southwest
Lauren Milbourn Millard South
Andrea O'Brien Boone Central
Alexis Roe Blair
Emily Scholting Platteview
Julia Warrick Hastings
Bass Clarinet
Zechariah Craig Blair
Mikensie Wright Broken Bow
Alto Saxophone
Clayton Alexander Adams Central
Nathan Free Lincoln Christian
Amanda Layher Platteview
Melissa Rahorst Norris
Tenor Saxophone
Dakota Starr Papillion LaVista
Natasha Teall Gering
Baritone Saxophone
Jacob Greenwood Norris
Horn
David Baker Millard South
Kathleen Campbell Blair
Sara Dollen Millard South
Xiola Koile Platteview
Taylor Mead Blair
Trumpet
Zach Beran Skutt Catholic
Emily Bowman Boone Central
Ben Brogna Papillion LaVista
Daniel Castillo Norfolk
Andrea Fulton Aurora
Cody Gugel Amherst
Logan Hansen Kearney
Sierra Jo Stan Blair
Matthew Martens Blair
Michael Sobata Blair
Trombone
Emily Alfs Shickley
Phillip Clay McCook
Matt Layher Platteview
Justin Lester Fort Calhoun
Katie Monson Waverly
Samuel Plumb Papillion LaVista
Andrew Pracht Broken Bow
Jeremy Spain-Carrion North Platte
Euphonium
Seth Berggren Blair
Erica Murphy Papillion LaVista South
Braden Trambly Hastings
Elijah Watson Holdrege
Tuba
Berlin Merlyn Waverly
Chad Nagasawa Scottsbluff
Pedro Sanchez Scottsbluff
Luke Schmitz Boone Central
Josh Sundberg Aurora
Adam Zebert Holdrege
Percussion
Alyssa Beasley Blair
Lizzy Davis Papillion LaVista
Alyx Folkers Blair
Torri Osantowski David City
Brenna Petersen Kearney
Colton Pospishil Norfolk
Megan Widger Kearney
Honor Choir Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Bret Admundson, Director of Choral Activities, College of St. Scholastica
Soprano I
Karenna Booth Scottsbluff
Sarah Evans North Platte
Amanda Fogerty Waverly
Laura Gregory Grand Island
Liz Hadwiger Columbus
Anna Kathol Skutt Catholic
Samantha Noonan Lincoln Southeast
Jessica Simms Plattsmouth
Ali Tierney Blair
Elaine Tolstedt Alliance
Caroline Yank North Platte
Soprano II
Brittany Albin Norfolk
Megan Albracht Columbus Lakeview
Maggie Arnett Wood River
Cassidy Besse Kearney
Sojourner Brown Lincoln Southeast
Ali Gustafson Platteview
Betsy Hardin McCook
Hailey Hemenway Hastings
Whitney Loos McCook
Karissa Moreland North Platte
Kelsie Murray Blair
Cassi Rippe Syracuse
Shannon Ronhovde Elmwood-Murdock
Kelsey Schirmbeck Plattsmouth
Samantha Vanicek Schuyler Central
Morgan Wipperling Norfolk
Alto I
Brianna Bade Julesburg (CO)
Shelbi Burke Sutherland
Caitlin Kalvelage Hastings
Hailey Lonowski Adams Central
Brooke Ludemann North Platte
Greer McKain Millard South
Amanda Petersen Deshler
Kelsey Siebrandt McCook
Shelby Svehla Schuyler Central
Madison Weinberger Norfolk
Dani Windham North Platte
Alto II
Gretchen Brosman Aurora
Kathleen Cullinan North Platte
Jessica Gammons Fort Calhoun
Anna Lichti Shickley
Katie Mahnken North Platte
Logan Mitchell Fremont
Janelle Osteen North Platte
Megan Patrick Scottsbluff
Lianna Prill Holdrege
Nicole Shockley Omaha South
Balie Waldhelm Ogallala
Tenor I
Brady Brewster Lincoln Southeast
Leighton Carey Aurora
Kevin Gunter Norfolk
Benjamin Hurlburt Bennington
Kaleb Jorgensen Fremont
Cody Lavene Adams Central
Ben Montgomery North Platte
Daniel Penaflor Lexington
Caleb Pulatie Alliance
Gavin Rasmussen Blair
DeVante Robertson Centura
Joshua Ulrich Bellevue East
Kyle Wisecarver Bellevue East
Tenor II
Carlos Alarcon Columbus Lakeview
Joshua Clark Gothenburg
Matt Eschliman Lincoln Southeast
Brendan Gepson Fort Calhoun
Nathan Heinz Centura
Adam Heyen Hastings
Lucas Lias Plattsmouth
Robert Mack Omaha South
Jacob Nienhueser Adams Central
Benito Pacheco Omaha South
Wayne Stratbucker Fort Calhoun
Brandon Watson Centura
Bass I
Saul Aguilar Gibbon
Dalton Carlson North Platte
Nathan Fickenscher North Platte
Vincent Harvey Mt. Michael Benedictine
Mitchell Heavican Schyler Central
Andrew Korenak Blair
Kurt Lawler Ogallala
Jake McCain Tri County
Joseph Quinn Adams Central
Sam Rayburn Adams Central
Patrick Riley Waverly
Dylan Steadman Plattsmouth
Steven Teters North Platte
Bryan Timperly Norfolk
David Thorne Alliance
Bass II
Ezra Chavez Omaha South
Logan Ellis Southern Valley
Ethan Gansebom Norfolk
Martin Gonzalez Sumner-Eddyville-Miller
Colt Hoselton Adams Central
Nathan Jensen Hastings
Wade Mumford Elmwood-Murdock
Josh Pace Fort Calhoun
Songa Rugangazi Mt. Michael Benedictine
Charles Tophane North Platte
Honor Orchestra Selections
To be under the direction of Dr. Byron Jensen, Professor of Music, Hastings College
Violin I
Jennifer Ahn Omaha Westside
Emelie Berke Kearney
Britny Doane Millard South
Elaine Ferrin Millard North
Gina Lieb Kearney
Steph McAtee Omaha Westside
Amy Nguyen Grand Island Central Catholic
David Von Behren Falls City
Jordyn Wiebelhaus Norfolk
Violin II
Riley Barger North Platte
John Byrne Mt. Michael Benedictine
Karlysue Castillo Norfolk
Alyssa Cruz Millard North
Haley Friesen Grand Island
Thomas Kalil Mt. Michael Benedictine
Melissa Reichert Hickory Hill Academy
Kimberly Sharp Millard South
Brian Whetstone Kearney
Viola
Jehong Ahn Omaha Westside
Abbey Bessmer Omaha Westside
David Boyles Millard South
Amanda DeFazio Millard South
Elizabeth Dowling North Platte
Allycia Gutierrez Millard South
Cello
Mikayla Burton Millard South
Taylor Garrison Kearney
Erich Gebers Lincoln Southeast
Brian Kim Millard North
Justine Runge Kearney
Morgan Semerad Schuyler Central
Double Bass
Silas Hammel Omaha Westside
Michael Janning Millard North
Jessica Lu Millard North
Melanie Sigel Millard South
Harp (if needed)
Victoria Bialas Grand Island
A spirit of excellence has long been the hallmark of the Hastings College music experience. Hastings College students and faculty have been making music from the beginning of the College in 1882. Hastings College is recognized as a National Liberal Arts College in the U.S. News and World Report annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue and a Best Midwestern College by Princeton Review. The Hastings College Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and also was named an All-Steinway School, one of only 82 worldwide.
The Department of Music offers a full range of vocal and instrumental opportunities for all Hastings College students. Major ensembles and small groups travel regularly, making special appearances at music conferences, schools, and churches. Vocal ensembles at Hastings College include the renowned Hastings College Choir, Men’s Chorus, HC Singers (treble voices), Spectrum vocal chamber ensembles, along with other special smaller groups. Instrumental ensembles include the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Marching Band; Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Chamber Orchestra, Brass, and Percussion Ensembles, and the Bell Choir. The department serves as the permanent residence of the South Central Nebraska Children’s Chorale; the Nebraska State High School Honor Choir, Band, and Orchestra; and the Hastings Symphony Orchestra.
Music students can earn a Bachelor of Music degree with majors in applied performance, music education, and piano pedagogy. A Bachelor of Arts degree in music with an emphasis in performance, elementary education, music history or sacred music is also available. Hastings College offers a Master of Arts in Teaching with emphasis in music. In addition, the department sponsors student chapters of Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Educators National Conference, and Music Teachers National Association.
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