MHS Pride of Greenwave

The Mattoon High School Pride of the Greenwave Band Program, under the direction of Justin Hunt, had five students selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Conference in Peoria.

Kyla Abbott – Flute, Gabe Freeman – Percussion were selected to participate in the All-State Concert Band. Luke Ferris – Trumpet, Keenan Kersh – Percussion, Kaylin Richey – Violin were selected to participate in the All-State Orchestra. The groups rehearsed and performed at the Peoria Civic Center Thursday – Saturday January 26 – 28.

 Selection to the festival is the highest honor that can be achieved by a high school musician. Musicians are selected by a stringent audition in October.