Performing Arts

  • The following Central students have been selected through competitive audition to the 2020-2021 All State Music Ensembles. The honor of being selected indicates they are some of the finest musicians in the state. Please join us in congratulating our Central All Staters! 

    Thank you

    -Matthew Oyen and Martha Graber

    Music Ensembles:

    MIXED CHOIR

    • Bridget Lee, Alto I
    • Akshay Nambudiripad, Tenor II

    SOPRANO-ALTO CHOIR

    • Lydia Bearss, Alto I

    TENOR-BASS CHOIR

    • Riley Eddins, Bass I

    ORCHESTRA

    • Margaret Durant, Violin
    • Aaron Harrelson, Violin
    • Lillian Vargo, Violin
    • Caden Horan-Kimsal, Cello 

    CONCERT BAND

    • Kristian Stordalen, Trumpet

    Three Central students were also named alternates:

    Jazz Band- Alternates

    • Jonathan Cordano, Trombone
    • Erik McCready, Drum Set

    Choir-Alternate

    • Kevin Kereakos-Fairbanks, Tenor II

    Usually, in August, the MN All State Ensembles would attend a week of rehearsals on the campuses of various Minnesota Colleges. This year those camps have been cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns.

    The All State ensembles reconvene in February for performances at Orchestra Hall in conjunction with the MMEA Midwinter Clinic. Due to the cancellation of the All State Camps in August, MMEA will be looking to expand the February 2021 reprise experience.