WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Eight Lexington Two student musicians have been selected for All-Region and All-State Bands.
REGION 2 JUNIOR BAND
(6th-8th grades)
Northside Middle School: Bryce Loughery, 1st Alternate Timpani; Ruth Ann McCarty, 19th Chair Clarinet; Donovan Norris, 1st Alternate Tenor Sax
Pine Ridge Middle School: Justin Sightler, 7th Chair Percussion
ALL-STATE JUNIOR BAND
(6th-8th grades)
Busbee Creative Arts Academy: Jayson Mikkelson, 4th Chair Oboe
REGION 2 CLINIC BAND
(9th-10th grades)
Airport High School: Kelby Kenner, 9th Chair Trumpet
REGION 2 SENIOR BAND
(11th-12th grades)
Airport High School: Ethan Jeffcoat, 7th Chair Trumpet; Jonas Shealy, 12th Chair Clarinet
Students in the Region 2 bands auditioned for their spots against schools for the SCBDA Region 2. All-State students auditioned against top chair students from across the six SCBDA Regions statewide.
Information on scheduled band performances:
All-Region (Region 2) Bands
Date: Saturday, February 26
Noon: Middle School and High School Alternate Band Concert
4 p.m.: Middle School and High School Band Concerts
Location: Lexington High School
All-State Band
Date: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13
Location: Furman University