Penn Choir, Orchestra, Band all qualify for ISSMA State Finals

For only the second time in Penn High School history, Penn’s Choir, Orchestra and Band have all qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association state finals.

 

ISSMA held its state qualification contests at four regional locations across the state on Saturday, May 3.

 

Penn’s Orchestra qualified for the 16th time since 2003. The Orchestra will perform at Pike High School in Indianapolis at 11:15 a.m., Saturday, May 10. The Penn Orchestras are under the direction of Zac Coudret and Ashlyn Graham.

 

The choir qualified for the 12th time since 1985. They will perform at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at Pike High School. The Penn Choirs are under the direction of Andrew Nemeth, Allison Secaur and Ethan Schoop.

 

The band qualified for the 24th time (and the 23rd consecutive appearance) since 1993. They will perform at 6:55 p.m.,Saturday, May 10, at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis. The Penn Bands are under the direction of Glenn Northern, D.J. Landoll, Aaron Griesser and Dakota Steele.