The Garnet Valley High School music department has exciting news to share as student musicians earned top honors at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association festivals this year.
Each year, the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) hosts honors festivals that recognize the most talented student musicians across the state. Hundreds of students from Delaware, Chester, and Philadelphia counties audition for the chance to participate, making the selection a significant achievement.
This past weekend, eleven Garnet Valley High School students were selected to perform in the PMEA District 12 Band, held at Strath Haven High School. Garnet Valley High School was among the schools with the highest number of students represented, highlighting the strength and dedication of the GVHS band program.
During the festival, students had the opportunity to re-audition for advancement to the PMEA Region VI Band, and GVHS made history. A school-record nine students advanced to the regional level, the highest number of qualifiers from any school across Delaware, Chester, or Philadelphia counties.
PMEA District 12 Band – GVHS Representatives
- Amanda Bilson – Trumpet
- Chase Craley – French Horn
- Mason Goetcheus – Trombone
- Sehyun Kim – Clarinet
- Sean Maloney – Tenor Saxophone
- Aarav Parikh – Percussion
- Catherine Qian – Flute
- Evan Sosinsky – Bb Bass Clarinet
- Josh Vance – Percussion
- Ria Whittaker – Trumpet
- Olivia Yong – Flute
Advancing to PMEA Region VI Band
- Chase Craley – French Horn
- Mason Goetcheus – Trombone
- Sehyun Kim – Clarinet
- Sean Maloney – Tenor Saxophone
- Aarav Parikh – Percussion
- Catherine Qian – Flute
- Evan Sosinsky – Bb Bass Clarinet
- Josh Vance – Percussion
- Olivia Yong – Flute
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding musicians for their hard work, talent, and dedication. Their success is a proud moment for the entire GVHS community. You can also view the celebration post on the GVHS Band Instagram for more highlights.
