Penn Choir, Band members excel at ISSMA qualifier

Choir, Orchestra and Band members from Penn High School excelled in Indiana State School Music Association Group I qualifier competition at Chesterton, Indiana, on Saturday, April 28.

This contest determines which 16 Concert Choirs, eight Treble/Men’s Choirs, eight Orchestras, and 16 Bands will compete in the ISSMA State Finals on Saturday, May 5.

The Penn Concert Choir, under the direction of Andrew Nemeth, Lavon Oke and accompanist Andrew Napolitan, received a Gold Rating with Distinction for their performance on Saturday at Chesterton Middle School.

The Penn Women’s Chorale, under the Direction of Lavon Oke, Andrew Nemeth, and accompanist Andrew Napolitan, received a Gold Rating for their performance on Saturday at Chesterton Middle School.

The Penn Orchestra, under the direction of Anne Tschetter, and Zac Coudret, received Gold Rating with Distinction for their performance on Friday at Chesterton High School.

The Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Glenn Northern, D.J. Landoll, and Aaron Griesser received a Gold Rating with Distinction for their performance on Saturday at Chesterton High School.

The Penn Orchestra Qualified for the ISSMA State Finals Competition for the 13th time since 2003. They will perform at Pike High School, In Indianapolis on Saturday, at 11:15 a.m.

The Penn Symphonic Winds qualified for State Finals for the 17th consecutive year, and will perform at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday at 4:15 p.m.