Ten Derby students earn district band spots

Kayli Marczynski
November 9, 2017

On Nov. 4, multiple members from Derby High School’s instrumental musical program made the trip to Andover Central high school to audition for a spot in the district band.

One of the students who auditioned, junior Brianna Reeves was nervous about auditioning.

Derby students named to district band

Jamie Black – 12th chair, trumpet

Chloe Brown – 2nd chair, flute

Joel Craig – 4th chair, alto saxophone

Sydney Engelking – 6th chair, clarinet

Abigail Grief – 10th chair, clarinet

Holly Mills – 2nd chair, bassoon

Magnus Moeder – 7th chair, percussion

Yanira Muniz – 1st chair, bass clarinet

Jake Shoemaker – 1st chair, trombone

Beth Wilson – 2nd chair, trumpet

“I feel like the biggest rush of nerves come right before you audition. After the results come out, it gives you a moment to finally relax,” Reeves said.

There’s so many other musicians, so the audition isn’t always easy.

“It’s very intimidating. Everyone warms up in the same room, and you can hear the other people playing the same audition,” Reeves said.

Reeves made 4th chair in the flute section of the band.

Even with the nerves, being picked to play in the band is a great experience.

“I’m excited to meet new people and play music,” Reeves said.

Along with Reeves, 10 other band members gained spots in 56A KMEA District band.