Brandywine High School students Joshua Youngs and Bethany Tomasino participated in the MSBOA District VI All-Star Band on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Bridgman High School. The students auditioned to be a part of this ensemble, comprised of several schools throughout Southwest Michigan.

“It can be very difficult to gain entrance as a member of this ensemble let alone place at a high chair-level, and both of them placed incredibly well,” said Ruth Livengood, band director.

Tomasino was placed second chair out of the 12 trumpets selected, and Youngs was placed first chair out of the nine selected trombones. The band was conducted by world renowned composer, Brian Balmages.

“We are very proud of them,” said Livengood.