Seven West Essex Students Successfully Audition for North Jersey Area Band!
The West Essex Band Boosters congratulate the following seven West Essex High School musicians for successfully auditioning for the North Jersey Area Band ensembles earlier this month! West Essex has made a great showing in this year’s Area Band, with 5 placements in the Wind Ensemble and 2 in the Symphonic Band.
- Catherine Marino, Senior – Tenor Sax – 1st Chair Wind Ensemble
- Warren King, Senior – Trombone – 1st Chair Symphonic Band
- TJ Viola, Junior – French Horn – 2nd Chair Wind Ensemble
- Sidan Ngo, Junior – Mallets – 3rd Chair Wind Ensemble
- Ahren Alberto, Junior – French Horn – 4th Chair Symphonic Band
- Jimmy Alamia, Sophomore – Principal Timpani – Wind Ensemble
- Gabe Ruszala, Sophomore – Trombone – 2nd Chair Wind Ensemble
And congratulations to all those who auditioned. Auditioning for a seat in these ensembles is no small feat and requires months of practice and preparation, as well as determination and drive. We applaud your efforts!
The Area Band Concert will be held on Saturday January 12, 2019, 6:00pm at Mount Olive High School. Come on out and support our students! For more information on North Jersey Area Band, click on the logo above.