March 28, 2024

Sixth graders participate in honor band

Three Newton sixth grade band students were selected to participate in the Sixth Grade Metro Honor Band Feb. 10 at St. Francis of Assisi School in West Des Moines. Students were selected on the basis of advanced progress in technique books and outstanding musicianship. The 99 students involved in the honor band represented 29 different elementary/middle school districts in the metro area. Students rehearsed from 1 to 5 p.m. and presented a concert at 7 p.m. The Newton students selected for the band are from left, Morgan Linahon, daughter of Tim and Lori Linahon, alto saxophone; Bekah Vasseau, daughter of Gary and Melissa Vasseau, trombone and Anthony Moran, son of Mike and Stephanie Moran, trumpet. All three students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton.