Congratulations to both Christian Hopper (euphonium) and Jonathan Mathias (trumpet) for being accepted into the ILMEA District 5 Concert Band, an auditioned group comprised of high level musicians across the Central and Southern Illinois area. Both students have prepared rigorous musical excerpts since May, and have spent many hours preparing the music. The students will perform during the ILMEA District 5 Senior Music Festival on Saturday, November 17th at Eastern Illinois University.
Jonathan Mathias (trumpet) was also accepted into the ILMEA District 5 Jazz Ensemble I, the top jazz group in District 5. Jon is the first Sullivan student in the past 18 years to be accepted into an ILMEA Jazz group. Jonathan will perform during the ILMEA District 5 Jazz & Elementary Chorus Festival on Monday, November 5th.