Several students from area high schools earned All-State Music honors from the Iowa High School Music Association.

Band
Nia Hoekstra, Pella Christian, Contra Clarinet
Annaleigh Babcock, Pella, Cornet

Orchestra
Luciana Laidlaw, Pella, Violin
Julia Smart, Pella, Viola
McCaffrey Brandt, Pella, String Bass
Jack Stratton, Pella, String Bass
Lin Nikkel, Pella, Oboe

Choir
Carson Breon, Pella Christian, Tenor
Braden Meinders, Pella Christian, Tenor
Sam Burrows, Pella, Bass

Braden VanderHart of Knoxville was also selected as a member of the chorus. Hoekstra and Breon of Pella Christian are both returning to the festival after qualifying in 2018, and each say they are excited to return and perform among the best high school musicians in Iowa.

The Iowa High School Music Association All State Festival is November 21-23 at Iowa State University in Ames. Hear more from the Pella Christian students attending the celebration on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.