Several D140 musicians were selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Junior Honor Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band Festivals. Congratulations to Olivia Carambas (Jazz Band), Sophia Cescato (Band), Lucas Cordova (Band & Jazz Band), David Fornero (Band & Jazz Band), Veeksha Karra (Orchestra), Zander Ruelas (Jazz Band) and Meghan Wharry (Band). These students were chosen from the hundreds of students who auditioned for this honor.
The ILMEA Junior Band & Orchestra Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5, at Lincolnway Central High School, and the ILMEA Jazz Festival will be held on Saturday, November 12, at York High School.