Carman-Ainsworth High School will be represented during an all-Michigan high school event at Western Michigan University on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Two all-star ensembles will be created as part of the 45th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music hosted by WMU’s School of Music. The 106-member Steven Bryant All-Star Band will perform in Miller Auditorium. The Richard Suddendorf Repertory Band will spend time reading newly published works for band. 

Band directors from over 47 Michigan high schools submitted nominations for those who will play in these two ensembles. The Bryant All-Star Band will be conducted by Steven Bryant this year’s guest composer, and Dr. Robert Spradling, Director of Bands at Western Michigan University. The Suddendorf Repertory Band will be hosted by University Concert Band directors John Lychner and David Montgomery. Professors from the WMU School of Music selected those who will have the opportunity to participate in these all-star ensembles.

Carman-Ainsworth High School will be represented in the Bryant All-Star Band by:

Clamentia Hall, Alto Saxophone, First Chair

Raven Pompey, Flute

Dreyana Barnes, Clarinet

The Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music will conclude with an evening concert featuring University ensembles and the Steven Bryant All-Star Band. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Auditorium on the University’s Kalamazoo campus. It is open to the public, free of charge.