October 24, 2023
Seven OHS Musicians Selected to the Iowa All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra
Ottumwa High School has seven musicians selected to the Iowa All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra.
Band
Bounsay Khamphilanouvong, Euphonium
Orchestra
Emma Jean Sherwood, Viola (alternate)
Choir
Luke Ford, Bass
Serenity Frantz, Alto
Ilana Vasconez, Soprano
Ashley Vanderheiden, Alto
Xander Johnson, Tenor
This is the highest honor a high school musician can attain. These students are under the direction of Kylee Martin (OHS Band Director), Henry Weberpal (OHS Orchestra), and Dennis Vasconez (OHS Vocal Director). The 2023 Festival will celebrate the 77th anniversary of this prestigious event. Approximately 25% of the students who audition are selected for membership in the All-State ensembles. Participants will rehearse in Ames on Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18 and the Festival Concert will be presented to the public at 7:30 PM in Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University, Ames, on Saturday evening, November 18, 2023. Iowa Public Television will record the concert for re-broadcast. Please check the IPTV website (www.iptv.org) for the exact dates and times. This program is under the auspices of the Iowa High School Music Association and the Iowa Music Educators Association.