ELLSWORTH – Congratulations to the Eight Ellsworth High School students who auditioned and were accepted into the prestigious Wisconsin State Music Assocaition WI State Honors Choirs and Band. Members of the Honors Treble Choir are Macy Gutting, Betsy Foster, Maleah Petersen, Mya Petersen, and RaeAnna Smith. Members of the Honors Mixed Choir are Joy Turvaville and Lander Levers. Elizabeth Paparelli has been named to the Honors Band.

This year, more than 1,400 students auditioned for the 428 positions in the five hon ors performing ensembles. It is an esteemed honor to be chosen as one of Wisconsin’s finest high school musicians. The WSMA State Honors Music Project is nationally recognized as one of the fin est opportunities for young people. Students selected for the WSMAState Honors Music Project participate in an intensive four-day summer camp in June and perform at the beautiful Overture Center in Madison on Oct. 27 as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference.

Submitted by EHS choral director Karen Kornmann

EHS choral students Joy Turvaville (left) and Lander Levers have been named to the Wisconsin State Music Association Honors Mixed Choir. Photo courtesy of Karen Kornmann

EHS student Elizabeth Paparelli has been named to the Wisconsin State Music Association Honors Band. Photo courtesy of Karen Kornmann