Rebecca Goll and Cliff Somers selected to Indiana All-Star Band

HOBART | The Hobart Band has two musicians selected to the foremost all-star bands in the state of Indiana.

Rebecca Goll, flute/piccolo, was selected to perform in the 2012 IBA Junior All-State Band. To be selected, students grades 6-9 submitted a taped audition to the state association for official review.

The best 100 were chosen to create an All-State Band that performed at the IMEA state convention on Saturday, January 21. Rebecca is the first student from Hobart to be selected in the Junior All-State Bands' six year history.

Cliff Somers, trumpet, was honored this week as an IBA All-State Band selection. Indiana Bandmasters Association (IBA) All-State Band is the premier all-star group in the state of Indiana.

Auditions consisted of a prepared selection of advanced difficulty and sight-reading. Candidates were judged at the local level, and their audition tapes were sent to the state level for the second tier of review.

Cliff Somers placed as one of the top ten trumpet musicians in the state. This is the first Hobart High School selection since 2005.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Cliff for their fine accomplishments!