April 11, 2013
Congratulations to Sofie Netteberg (grade 9, bassoon) and John Townsend
(grade 8, euphonium) who were selected through recorded auditions to
participate in the 2012-2013 Minnesota Band Directors Association
All-State Honor Bands. Sofie is a member of the 9-10 Honor Band while
John is a member of the 6-8 Honor Band.![image[1].jpeg](https://www.moundsparkacademy.org/mpa-news/arts/assets_c/2013/04/image%5B1%5D-thumb-230x172-5620.jpeg)
Both students were selected from over 220 students who auditioned for each of their respective bands. They will rehearse with guest conductors on Saturday, April 20th and perform a concert on Sunday, April 21st at 2:00pm in the auditorium of Chanhassen High School.
The Honor Bands are an on-going project of MBDA, a professional
organization of band directors representing band programs of all grade
level from throughout the state of Minnesota. The mission of MBDA is to
assist in the development of band directors and band programs in schools,
colleges, and communities throughout Minnesota.
