Category Archives: Student Accomplishments

Congratulations Steller Band Students!

Nine middle school age band students from Steller entered the ASD Middle School Solo/Ensemble Festival last Friday:
Amelia Brooks, trombone
Zane Hopewell, baritone
Kamryn Lyons, flute
Wyatt Mohs, baritone
Kaitlyn Moiser, clarinet
Alan Nunn, baritone saxophone
Milo Scott, trombone
Maddox Tomassoni, alto saxophone
Bjorn van Der Goore, bass clarinet
Amelia, Kamryn, Kaitlyn, and Milo received superior ratings.  Zane, Wyatt, Alan, Maddox, and Bjorn earned excellent ratings.  “I was pleased with the effort these 7th and 8th graders put”, said Mr. Toba, band director.  “For many of them, it was their first opportunity to play for adjudications.  The students managed the pressure well and performed at their best.”  The soloists would like to thank Marcia Stratman for providing piano accompaniment, as well as Rebecca Brooks, Holly Nunn, and James Moiser for giving the students rides.

Coffee and Hot cocoa! – Monday Nov 18

Dear Steller parents,
 
The sophomore class would like to brighten up your Monday morning with Coffee and Hot cocoa. On Monday the 18th we’ll be giving out Coffee and Hot Cocoa for a suggested donation of $2. Coffee will be sold outside of Steller by the pull in lane. All proceeds will go toward Steller Op group. We would like to thank all Steller parents for participating. Also special thanks to Kaladi Brothers Coffee for donating supplies for this event!
The Sophomore Class

Congratulations, Griffin and Xavier!

Steller Band students, Griffin Lindsay and Xavier Libbrecht have been selected to participate for the 2019 ASAA All-State Band.  The membership for the All-State Band signifies the highest honor for high school band students in Alaska. Griffin is a sophomore French hornist, and Xavier is a sophomore bassoonist.  They were rated so high in the very competitive auditions that the students have attained chairs for the wind sections for the All-State Orchestra, too.  “I can not be more proud of Griffin and Xavier”, said Mr. Toba. “They regularly and wisely practice their instruments, and the effort the boys have put paid the big dividend.  I know they will have a great time participating in the All-State Band.  I am so glad to have the boys in band at Steller.  They are among the quiet leaders.”  The All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra will rehearse on Thursday, November 21st through Saturday, the 23rd at East High School.  The All-State Gala Concert will be at West High School, starting at 6 p.m. in the Saturday evening.  Admission is 10 dollars for adults, 5 dollars for students.  Public is invited.

Erica on the Move

A former Steller Band member, Erica Stryker is now participating the Washington State University Cougar Marching Band.  She is probably the first Steller Band student ever  to participate in a college marching band.  “I am super delighted to see Erica with the uniform”, said Mr. Toba, the Steller band teacher.  Each Cougar Marching Band member will get a stipend at the completion of the season. “Many college marching bands will offer all kinds of financial assistance.  I encourage all of the Steller Band members should keep playing until they graduate from college. Erica is taking advantage of that.”