Javid Labenski Selected for NJ All-State Band/Orchestra 2022

The annual All-State Band auditions took place on Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at John P. Steven’s High School in Edison, NJ.  Students from New Jersey’s three Regional Honor Bands are eligible to register for the audition.  The Cherokee High School Instrumental Music Department directors and administration sponsored seven students for the All-State Band auditions.  The Cherokee High School Band Director, Michael Lynch, attended the auditions as a Region III representative for the All-State Band Procedures committee. 
Each student was required to perform all twelve major scales and/or the percussive rudiments, a select chromatic scale, two select solo excerpts, and a challenging short piece that was sight-read during the audition.  The students studied and rehearsed the required materials for countless hours and worked closely with Cherokee band directors and private instructors to ensure the highest levels of performance. 
 
Congratulations to the following students for winning a position with an All-State Band/Orchestra:
 
ALL STATE WIND ENSEMBLE 2022
Javid Labenski - Trombone; 1st Chair

ALL STATE ORCHESTRA 2022
Javid Labenski - Trombone; 1st Chair


Mr. Labenski will represent Cherokee High School in Atlantic City during the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) convention on February 25th & 26th, 2022 and perform at the NJPAC in Newark, NJ on Sunday, February 27th, 2022.  In addition, Mr. Labenski will perform with the All-State Orchestra at the NJEA Convention in Atlantic City on November 10th & 11th, 2022.
 
Congratulations!