The Norwin Band

 

News archives

2008-2009 (in opposite order of date)

  • Congratulations to Jess Henry.  She was selected to participate with the All-Star Trumpet Guild!!!

  • Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.  They received Excellent and Superior ratings at the Kiski PMEA Adjudication Festival!

  • Drew Herchko-Trombone and Lauren Rickard-Tenor Saxophone.  They were named "Outstanding Soloists" at the Slippery Rock University Jazz Festival.

  • ALL-STATE BAND MUSICIANS: Drew Herchko-Trombone, Josh Rigone-Percussion & Josh Dick-Percussion!!  Way to go, kiddos!

  • Congratulations to Josh Rigone.  He qualified for Region Orchestra.  He will audition for All-State Orchestra in early March.  Congrats and Good Luck!

  • Congratulations to Drew Herchko, Chris Stoner, Eileen Kane, Josh Dick, and Josh Rigone.  They qualified for PMEA Region Band.  They will audition for All-State at the Region Festival in March.  Congrats and Good Luck!

  • Congratulations to Melissa Hensler, Brook Urban, Carley Kastriba, Mark Wakeman, Kevin Bartuska, Caroline Krestes, Dylan McCurdy, & Christie Gribschaw.  They made the Jr. Hi. County Band.

  • Congratulations to Christie Gribshaw and Brooke Urban.  They made the Jr. Hi. District Band.

  • Josh Dick was selected for the All-Eastern Band.  He was chosen from All-State percussionists from 11 different state.  WAY TO GO JOSH!!!!  He will participate in the MENC All-Eastern conference next March in Providence, Rhode Island.

  • The following students auditioned and qualified for the PMEA Honors Jazz Band: Lauren Rickard and Nathaniel Berch-Schmidt on Tenor Saxophone, Nick Cirucci on Bari Saxophone, Jess Henry and Carl Kurinko on Trumpet, Drew Herchko and David Comer on Trombone, and Josh Dick and Josh Rigone on Drumset.  Congratulations jazzers!

  • Congratulations to Kim Tromm (baritone) and Jess Henry (trumpet).  Both students auditioned for and made the IUP Honors Band.

  • Congratulations on the following H.S. County Band members: Cary Cochenour, David Comer, Crystal Galliford, Drew Herchko, Ashley Hoak, Eileen Kane, Abby Stimach, Chris Stoner, Kim Tromm, and Joe Woeslagle.

  • The following students made the PMEA Honors Band for 2008-2009...Lauren Rickard (clarinet), Eileen Kane (French Horn), Drew Herchko (Trombone), Chris Stoner (Baritone), DJ Comer (Tuba), Josh Rigone-Zach Albrecht-Josh Dick (Percussion).  Kim Tromm (Baritone) was named 1st alternate.  Congratulations guys!!

  • Norwin Marching Band was named WPXI's "Band of the Week"!  Click here to view the video coverage!

  • Click here to see a special video about the Norwin Marching Band.

  • Congratulations to the Percussion Ensemble.  They were invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Conference in April of 2009.  They were selected from 130 CD entries throughout the state.  Way to go percs!

  • Congratulations to Josh Dick who received a $500.00 scholarship to attend the PASIC Convention in Austin, TX in November. Also included was his registration, ticket to the Hall of Fame Banquet, a year membership to PAS and a PASIC shirt!!  Way to go Josh  :)

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