It’s another record breaking year for the number of students from Pella High School who will be represented at the annual Iowa High School Music Association All-State Music Festival.

The following were accepted, with two students earning the highest distinction possible for their auditions:

Band:
Penelope Shriver, Flute (2021 selection)
Payton Lyons, Bb Clarinet (2021 selection)
Erin Mathes, Bb Clarinet (3x honoree – 2020,2021)
Rachael Stratton, Bb Clarinet
Eli Ebeling, Alto Saxophone (2021 selection)
Grace VanderBeek, Cornet
Jace Recker, Trombone
Isaac Boualavong, Euphonium (2021 selection)
Kyler Nunnikhoven, Tuba

Band with Orchestra Distinction (Top Audition):
Morgan Uitermarkt, Trombone (3x honoree – 2020,2021)
Tyler Mifflin, Trumpet (2021 selection)

Hear more from the All-State Band students at Pella High School on today’s Let’s Talk Pella. The 2022 All-State Music Festival will be held on November 17-19 at Iowa State University.