Three Owensboro High School students have been named to the 2020 Kentucky Music Education Association All-State Band. Easton Rouch (alto saxophone), Scarlet Head (flute) and Colt Howard (bass clarinet) all qualified for All-State Band this year.
The announcement reflects the continued growth and success of the OHS band under the direction of Abe Barr and Aaron Klausing.
“These students pushed themselves during this extremely difficult time to learn incredibly challenging music,” band director Abe Barr. “They sought help from private instructors and practiced countless hours in order to be selected for this honor.”
In addition to private instructors, the students also worked with other OHS Fine Arts teachers to hone their craft before the auditions. The students also worked with Owensboro Middle School band director Kara O. Smith and Foust Elementary School music teacher Dylan Glass to perfect their performances.
KMEA has not set a date for an in-person concert at this time. Students will be rehearsing virtually with other All-State band members with the hope that a concert will be scheduled in the near future.
