THIRTEEN WEST ESSEX MUSICIANS PERFORM WITH HONORS ENSEMBLE

Back L to R: Tom Egan, Warren King, Ahren Alberto, Nick Stampone, Willie Noto, Catherine Marino, Lea Bachenheimer, Mr. Fabrizio; Front L to R: Gabriella Benevenga, Yasmin Cardoso, Isabella Bonvini, Kiana Bronder; Not Pictured: Anthony Fermo, Julia Zon

Thirteen West Essex High School Band members were nominated to participate in the 2018 Essex County Honors Band, an ensemble of over 100 outstanding musicians from nine High Schools across Essex County.  The concert was held on Wednesday April 25, 2018 at West Essex.

Dr. Joseph Higgins, Director of Bands for Rowan University, conducted various pieces which included Flourish for Wind Band, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Salvation is Created by P. Tschesnokaoff, Simple Gifts by Frank Ticheli, and Cafe 512 by Ryan George.

The West Essex Band Boosters provided healthy snacks for all the students during their full day rehearsal at West Essex, preceding the concert. Congratulations to all!