More than 25 APS students were accepted into the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association (VBODA) District XII All-District Bands.

These students were selected by audition on Jan. 14 and 21 and will perform in the All-District Band Event from February 2-4 at Kenmore Middle School. The final concerts will begin at 3 p.m. on Feb. 4.

Junior Band (Middle School)
Anais Beauvais, Gunston, Trumpet; Drake Henry, Gunston, Baritone Saxophone; Kyle Thomas, Gunston, Euphonium; Colin Mashkuri, Kenmore, Trombone; Lana Binder, Swanson, Oboe; Eleanor Grant, Williamsburg, Flute; Anthony Guerrera, Williamsburg, Alto Saxophone; Gwyneth Jones, Williamsburg, French Horn; Noah Portner, Williamsburg, Clarinet

Symphonic Band (High School)
Ela Gokcigdem, Wakefield, French Horn; Lucy Rissmeyer, Wakefield, Bass Trombone; Ethan Thomas, Wakefield, Trombone; Katariina Alanko, Washington-Lee, Oboe; Chris Hume, Washington-Lee, Trumpet; Ryan Jones, Washington-Lee, Clarinet; Lilin Keicho, Washington-Lee, Clarinet; Tatiana Nazelrod, Washington-Lee, Flute; Isabel Spitalney, Washington-Lee, Clarinet; Amy Tramontozzi, Washington-Lee, French Horn; Maia Goss, Yorktown, Bass Clarinet; Megan Grieco, Yorktown, Bassoon; Emily Jensen, Yorktown, Clarinet

Wind Ensemble (High School)
Audrey Smith, HB Woodlawn, French Horn; Steven Bluestein, Washington-Lee, Oboe; Johanna Fowler, Washington-Lee, French Horn; Noah Hall, Washington-Lee, Bassoon