Instrumental Music Students Receive Regional and State Recognition

Numerous students in the North Hills School District have been selected by application or competitive audition to participate in various honors bands and orchestras. 

In addition, six instrumental students were selected to participate in the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Side-by-Side Concert, having the opportunity to rehearse with resident conductor Thomas Hong for a week and to perform beside a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.     

Under the direction of music teacher Len Lavelle, students range from grade 9 to grade 12.

PMEA Region Band

• Stephen Knott, grade 10, trumpet
• Evan Perez, grade 12, horn
• Michael Zech, grade 12, tuba

PMEA Region Orchestra

• Stephen Knott, grade 10, trumpet 

PMEA All-State Band

• Stephen Knott, grade 10, trumpet
• Michael Zech, grade 12, tuba 

Pittsburgh Symphony Side-by-Side Concert

• Shannon Kelley, grade 9, viola
• Jonathan Perez, grade 9, trombone
• Abby Humphrey, grade 10, viola
• Robby Kaup, grade 12, trumpet
• Evan Perez, grade 12, horn
• Michael Zech, grade 12, tuba

- Submitted by Tina Vojtko, on behalf of the NHSD. Have news you'd like to share with Patch readers? Email information and photos to at amyjo.brown@patch.com.

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