Mattoon Schools are proud to celebrate student musicians from Mattoon Middle School and Mattoon High School who were selected for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 5 Junior and Senior festivals following a rigorous audition process.
Both the band and choir ensembles will perform at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, November 21st.
Mattoon Middle School:
ILMEA District 5 Junior Choir Selections:
Pictured (L to R): Trinity Spier (Alto), Maddy Pugh (District Vocal Jazz), Bailey Sherman (Soprano), Abel Allen (Baritone), Hannah Jeisy (Alto), Charlee Compton (District Vocal Jazz), Cora West (Soprano). Not pictured - Emerson Pullen (Soprano). Students are under the direction of Stephanie Kinkley.
ILMEA District 5 Junior Band Selections:
Pictured (L to R): Emily Catt, Ashley Armstrong, Anabelle Rodriguez, Kase Cook, Maddy Pugh, and Kenleigh Hornung. Not pictured - Addison Heaton. Students are under the direction of Sydney Zumbahlen.
Mattoon High School:
ILMEA District 5 Senior Choir Selections:
Pictured (L to R) Chaya Haslett, Wren Kinkley, Molly Lovekamp, Jaden Parrish, Parker Spear. Not Pictured: Gabriella Cline who will appear in the Treble Choir. Students are under the direction of Zach Smith.
ILMEA District 5 Senior Band Selections:
Pictured (L to R) Landon Brown (Trombone), Kourtney Lauter (Alto Saxophone), Addison Perkins (Percussion), Zoie Smith (Alto Saxophone), and Hannah Catt (French Horn). Students are under the direction of Justin Hunt.
Congratulations to all of our talented student musicians and their directors for their dedication and outstanding achievements!