I have the pleasure of reporting to you the results of the IMEA All-State selections for this year.  Approximately 1000 of the finest band, choir, and orchestra students are individually selected by audition, to represent each of nine districts in Illinois. This year Geneseo has 27 outstanding students that have been selected as All-State musicians.
The IMEA does not observe any comparisons between schools, of the number of students who have been selected. However, it is notable to our community that Geneseo High School (866 students enrolled), for the second consecutive year, has the greatest number of All-State musicians, out of all of the high schools in the State of Illinois. The next highest are Quincy High School (1920 students enrolled in three grades) with 25 participants, and Naperville Nequa Valley (4072 students enrolled) with 23 participants.
There will be no award to recognize this achievement.  But there is a reward for us at the Geneseo Schools.  It is important to note that these students qualified for this honor individually, by preparing and auditioning by themselves like every other music student in the State.  Their achievement is a testament to their individual hard work.  The reward is, knowing that we, including all of the recipients of this email, have provided them with a solid fundamental music education, throughout elementary school, middle school and high school.  This distinction is something that we should all enjoy and be proud of.  It is reassuring that our curriculum, instruction and assessment systems are working successfully for our students.  Our school board and administration have allowed us to refine our system over the years, and have been protective of our funding, scheduling, and staffing.  Congratulations to our entire school community for this significant achievement!
Sincerely,
Steve Scherer and Steve LaCroix
Our 2013 IMEA All-State Musicians are:
Corbyn Beck – clarinet, Gabby Cooney – tenor sax, Michael Daniels – alto sax, Taylor Hager – bassoon, Lily Kluge – clarinet, Courtney LaBrie – clarinet, Luke Larson – euphonium, Shaina Lohman – flute, Kim Moore – clarinet, Heather Robinson – tuba, Megan Roome – euphonium, Chelsea Schwarzkopf – oboe, Allison Yerkey – trombone, Chas Young – french horn, Jessica Schaumburg – percussion, Kamron Wilson – french horn, Morgan Bowton – alto voice, Karl Flynn – bass voice, Taylor Heppner – soprano voice, Hannah K. Johnson – alto voice, Hannah N. Johnson – soprano voice, Hunter Kuffel – bass voice, Dugan Kuffel – bass voice, Clare Possin – alto voice, Daniel Sears – bass voice, Naomi Terpening – soprano voice, and Ryan Zummallen – tenor voice.