LJHS musician Eden Lowery invited into the All Illinois Junior Band

 

[December 05, 2023] 

Eden Lowery, 8th grade Lincoln Junior High School trumpet player, recently earned a seat in the prestigious All Illinois Junior Band.

Eden was one of several students throughout the state of Illinois who auditioned for this elite group. 206 recorded auditions were submitted from 56 cities (most in the Chicago area). Only 79 junior high school musicians were selected. Eden ranked eighth out of all the trumpet players who auditioned.

Eden, along with her parents Brian and Sarah Lowery and band director Peggy Larson will be traveling to Champaign/Urbana in January to participate in this two day band event. The weekend will culminate with a final concert held in the beautiful Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of University of Illinois.

Eden, a trumpet player since fourth grade, is very active in the LJHS band program. She is a member of the concert band, pep band, and jazz band.

[Peggy Larson - LJHS Band Director]