Eight named to district band
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Eight Upper St. Clair High School musicians were selected for the 2025 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 West Band Festival.
Led by Band Director Nick Deutsch, the following students will represent Upper St. Clair:
- Kiki Smith, Clarinet
- Kaitlyn Burns, Clarinet
- Andy Scherer, Alto Saxophone
- Abby Smith, Tenor Saxophone
- Maria Khila, Baritone Saxophone
- Jacob Higgs, Horn
- Carlee Santel, Trumpet
- Thomas Mallison, Euphonium
The 2025 PMEA District 1 West Band Festival is set for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Hampton High School. Dr. Cheldon Williams, associate director of bands and the director of athletic bands at West Virginia University, will serve as guest conductor.
PMEA District 1 West includes 55 public and private high schools throughout Allegheny, Greene and Washington counties.
PMEA is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance, as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. For more information about PMEA visit www.pmea.net.
- USCHS