October 18, 2024 – Mercer Island, WA – Mercer Island High School (MIHS) proudly announces that 14 of its talented band students have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) Honor Bands. Additionally, three MIHS students have been chosen as alternates for this distinguished event, which brings together top young musicians from across the region.The students will have the extraordinary opportunity to work with renowned conductors and perform challenging repertoire alongside some of the finest high school musicians in the Western United States and beyond. The event, held in Seattle from November 22-25, 2024, is a hallmark of excellence in high school band music.“We are incredibly proud of these students,” said Parker Bixby, MIHS Band Director. “Their dedication, talent, and hard work have earned them this exceptional opportunity to represent MIHS on a larger stage. The Western International Band Clinic is known for its high-level performances, fostering collaboration among musicians, and providing invaluable educational experiences. MIHS students will have the chance to work with some of the most respected names in the music education world and perform in a culminating concert.

See the list of participating students below:

Jens Aoyama - Flute

Henry Barnes - French Horn

Denis Batalov - Alto Sax

Brielle Cai - Flute

Owen Clarkson - Trombone

Derek Hsi - Trombone

Hanzi Hu - French Horn

Eva Jantos - Trombone

Leo Le - Baritone

Oliver Lee - Trombone

Rowan Porteus - Bassoon

Ethan Savage - Trumpet

Angie Wang - Alto Sax

George Wu - Flute 

Alternates:

Ryunosuke Masuda

Kavya Mraldhar

Jibran Qadeer