2016-17 All-South Jersey Musicians

December 12th, 2016
The Cherokee High School Instrumental Music Department directors and administration sponsored the participation of thirty-two instrumental music students for the 70th Annual All South Jersey Region III Band & Orchestra auditions on Saturday, December 10th, 2016.  Cherokee’s Orchestral Director, Mr. Mitchell Stowman and Band Director, Mr. D. Michael Lynch participated in the audition process as judges/moderators.  The auditions took place at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, NJ from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 
           
The audition process starts long before the actual audition day.  Students, their directors, and their private instructors began studying the audition requirements for his/her specific instrument several months ahead of time.  The students spent countless hours learning, practicing, and perfecting each aspect of the audition.  Each student is required to perform all twelve major scales and/or selected percussive rudiments, a chromatic scale, two selected solo excerpts, and a challenging short piece that will be sight-read on the day of the audition.  In preparation of the audition, the students met with their directors and participated in mock auditions.  These mock auditions gave each student the opportunity to workout nerves by performing for their peers, and also an opportunity to share tactics, strategies, and past experiences with each auditioning participant.

The Directors and music parents of the Cherokee Instrumental Music Department are very proud of each auditioning student.  Although not every student is accepted into a performing honors ensemble, the experienced gained through the audition process is guaranteed to provide heightened skills in musicianship and invaluable life lessons.  Thank you to all for the support shown toward these talented young musicians.  The audition results are listed below:
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All South Jersey Wind Ensemble:               All South Jersey Symphonic Band:
Alex Kaup – 6th Chair; Clarinet                        Sarah Walsh – 4th Chair; Oboe
Matt Antes – 1st Chair; Bari Sax                      Robin Choi – 11th Chair; Clarinet
Carly Morton – 3rd Chair; French Horn            Alexis Cherby – 3rd Chair; Bass Clarinet
Dave Mosko – 1st Chair; Trombone                Bailey Trace – 2nd Chair; Tenor Sax           
James Weiss – 1st Chair; Bass Bone              Kiersten Montenero – 2nd Chair; Bassoon
James Weiss – 3rd Chair; Tuba                       Joseph Bednarek – 12th Chair; Trumpet     
                                                                        Gillian McGovern – 13th Chair; Trumpet   
                                                                        Noelle Warchol – 4th Chair; French Horn
                                                                        Jake Hyzy – 1st Chair; Battery Percussion                   
                                                                         Ian Aquino – 2nd Chair; Battery Percussion                                                           

All South Jersey Chamber Ensemble:              All South Jersey Orchestra:        
Alex Kaup – 3rd Chair; Clarinet Choir                   Veda Lin – 14th Chair; Violin   
Matt Antes – 1st Chair; Sax Quartet                      Alexis Hartman – 36th Chair; Violin
Carly Morton – 1st Chair; Brass Quintet                Emily Davis – 38th Chair; Violin            
Dave Mosko – 1st Chair; Brass Quintet                 Matt Wong – 7th Chair; Cello
James Weiss – 2nd Chair; Tuba/Euph Quartet      Patricia Dzwill – 9th Chair; Bass
Jake Hyzy – 3rd Chair; Percussion Ensemble       Lindsay Fischer – 2nd Chair; Bassoon
Ian Aquino – 4th Chair; Percussion Ensemble      Kiersten Montenero – 3rd Chair;Bassoon
                                                                              Alexis Cherby – 1st Chair; Bass  Clarinet
                                                                              Carly Morton – 2nd Chair; French Horn
                                                                              Noelle Warchol – 5th Chair; French Horn    
                                                                              Dave Mosko – 1st Chair; Trombone