PLUS, NORTH JERSEY REGION CONCERT HELD ON JANUARY 28!

ALL STATE

TJ Viola, French Horn

The West Essex Band Boosters congratulates TJ Viola on his successful audition for the New Jersey All State Symphonic Band!  As Mr. Fabrizio shared in his recent announcement, acceptance into the New Jersey All State Band is the highest achievement for a high school musician in the state. TJ will join other highly talented musicians in a concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on February 24, 2018 at 3pm.  The Symphonic Band will be directed by Jerry Luckhardt, Associate Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota.  Congratulations TJ!

REGION

Also, as previously announced, TJ and three other West Essex High School Musicians were accepted into the North Jersey Region Bands – Gabriel Ruszala, Trombone, Symphonic Band; Brian Shields, Euphonium, Symphonic Band; and Sidan Ngo, Mallets, Wind Ensemble. The Region Concert was held on January 28, 2018 at Parsippany High School. Dr. Justin Sedatole, Director of Bands, Professor of Music and Chair of the conducting area at the Michigan State University College of Music, conducted the Wind Ensemble, while Mr. Jeffery Bittner, Director of Bands at Mahwah High School led the Symphonic Band.

Congratulations to all!