Kenston High School senior Ashley Handwerk was recognized as a 2022 Ohio Music Education Association All-State Band member. Major Ryan L. Nowlin conducted her and other All-State Band members at the annual OMEA Conference. Ashley was one of only 62 students selected for this year’s band from over 700 high schools in Ohio.
Ashley plans to major in clarinet performance this fall. She has performed in over ten different orchestras and bands over the past few years, gaining experience in a wide variety of musical mediums and genres. She is currently a member of Kenston’s symphonic band, jazz band, and pit orchestra, as well as the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and Kaboom Studio Orchestra.
To be selected to participate in the OMEA All-State Band, students must submit an audition recording and be a member of their school’s band during the 2021-2022 academic year.