Avonworth Musicians Selected for Allegheny Valley Honors Band Festivals

After a long and highly competitive evening of in-person Allegheny Valley (AV) auditions, several Avonworth students have earned selection to participate in the AV Junior High and AV Senior High Honors Band Festivals. These prestigious festivals bring together outstanding student musicians from school districts across the region, including North Allegheny, North Hills, Hampton, Shaler, Northgate, Pine-Richland, Riverview, Fox Chapel, and Avonworth.

This year’s results were especially noteworthy for Avonworth. The district earned the second-highest number of student selections for the Junior High Honors Band, an impressive accomplishment when compared to the size of other AV member districts. The achievement highlights both the talent of Avonworth’s student musicians and the continued growth and strength of the district’s music program.

“In my opinion, this accomplishment is a testament to the caliber of our students and the continued growth of the program. Their dedication to their craft, perseverance, and musical maturity is a true joy to be a part of. We are grateful for their hard work and proud of the personal and musical excellence they consistently demonstrate,” said Mr. Ronnie Ziccardi, Avonworth’s K–12 Music Department Leader.

Avonworth is proud to celebrate these students and their commitment to musical excellence, and we look forward to seeing them represent the district at the upcoming AV Honors Band Festivals.

JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS SELECTED:

Catheryn Behr, Clarinet I, 5th Chair

Rosie Glidden, Trombone I, 3rd Chair

Frankie Rovitto, Euphonium, 1st Chair

Gabe Sciere, Bassoon, 3rd Chair

Alex Troxell, Trumpet I, 3rd Chair

Charlie Vaughan, Trumpet III, 4th Chair

Lydia Klein, Trumpet II, 1st Chair

Maria Doherty, Clarinet III, 2nd Chair

Natalie Richardson, Oboe II, 2nd Chair

Gabe Van Mater, Alto Sax II, First Chair

Eliana Bacon, Trombone II, 3rd Chair

Caitlin Murray, French Horn I, 2nd Chair

Kellen Donovan, Euphonium, 4th Chair

Simon Decker, Percussion Mallets, 2nd Chair

Additionally, these Junior High students were selected as alternates:

Avery Bechtold, Flute, 1st Alternate

Daniel O’Neil, Oboe, 2nd Alternate

Lilliana Roberts, Bass Cl, 1st Alternate

Titus Railing, Tenor Sax, 1st Alternate

Connor LeBaron, Percussion Timpani, 1st Alternate

SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS SELECTED:

Kaleb Amick, Horn, 3rd Chair

Emi Bechtold, Oboe, 2nd Chair

Ben Cavanaugh, Tuba, 3rd Chair

Gianna Gibson, Oboe, 3rd Chair

Camden Glasgow, Trumpet, 6th Chair

Logan Greevy, Bari Sax, 1st Chair

Maddy Hanlon, Flute, 11th Chair

Justin Herleman, Clarinet, 13th Chair

Charlie King, Trumpet, 13th Chair

Zach Konieczki, Trombone, 6th Chair

Evie Mathie, Clarinet, 9th Chair

Billy Petrina, Clarinet, 19th Chair

Brody Scigliano, Percussion, 6th Chair

Javier Turnbul, Clarinet, 18th Chair

Elena Van Mater, Flute, 3rd Chair