Five Steller Band students are scheduled to play for the ASAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival next Friday and Saturday at UAA.  The students are Bella Libbrecht on flute, Sebastien Libbrecht on trumpet, Tatiana Rogers on trumpet, Erica Stryker on trumpet, and Kohlby Vierthaler on baritone.  Bella and Sebastien both entered the District Solo/Ensemble Festival in March and received superior ratings, respectively.  Erica earned the right to play for state by achieving a superior rating with a trumpet solo during the Aurora Music Festival in Valdez.  In addition, Sebastien, Erica, Tatiana, and Kohlby formed a brass quartet, and they, too, earned a superior rating during the Aurora Music Festival, thus advancing to state. “What a successful year the Steller Band is having,” said Mr. Toba, the band director.  “Considering the size of the school and its band, sending 5 students to state is a huge accomplishment. I am so proud of these students for their recognition.”

Bella, Erica, and Sebastien will perform their solos next Friday.  The brass quartet is scheduled to play next Saturday

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