This month several Monroe Band members auditioned to be a part of the OMEA District 13 Honor Band. Out of hundreds of band students in the Butler County area, Floyd Leitzinger was selected as a member of the High School Honor Band and Kylie Beeson was selected as an alternate for the 7th grade honor band. This is truly an honor for these students and our school. Congratulations and good job Floyd and Kylie!

This is similar to an "all star" band that will meet over a weekend in January. They meet Friday evening and rehearse with a guest conductor. (usually the conductors are from Universities around the country or Award winning High School/Junior High Band Directors). On Friday evening they see the music for the first time, then they rehearse all day Saturday and perform the concert on Sunday. It is truly an amazing experience for all involved. The challenge of learning new music with other students and conductors they may have never met and perform after approximately 15 hours of rehearsal is a unique experience.