Four LDNE Music Students Qualify for All State Honor Band

By Shyanne French

LDNE

Three hundred kids from 40 different schools auditioned to attend the Class D All State Honor Band Kearney Honor Band.

One hundred and thirty kids were accepted to play for the Class D Honor Band. Four of the eight students from Lyons-Decatur were accepted:

Selected for the Honor Band are: Left to Right: Martin Long, Bow Whittely, Brent Miller and Heidi Miller. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

The four Honor Band qualifiers are pictured with LDNE Music Instructor John Mayo. Left to right: Martin Long, Bow Whittely, Brent Miller Heidi Miller, Jon Mayo. Photo Courtesy of LDNE.

Brent Miller, Heidi Miller, Martin Long, and Bow Whitley. Brent plays the trombone, Heidi plays the flute, Martin plays the french horn and Bow plays the tuba.

This Class D Honor Band consisted of 3 different kinds of bands. Jazz, Symphonic, and a Wind Ensemble. Also a special thanks to the music boosters for helping with the cost of the trip.