Author Archives: treloarchris

Raghav Mani, an eighth-grade student at Wydown Middle School, was honored with two awards at the end of the school year; Most Improved Percussion and Outstanding Percussion. I’m very proud of the work Raghav has accomplished, and look forward to … Continue reading →

Cooper Deschryver, an eighth-grade student at Christ Community Lutheran school, has earned the Lutheran South Class of 2026 Arthur & Ruby Baisch Award.  Given for outstanding musicianship and musical merit, this award comes with a $500 tuition assistance for his freshman … Continue reading →

Congratulations to my student Benjamin Allen, a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt South High School for winning first chair in the Option 1 category for the Metro 8 District in St. Louis. I am very proud of him, and look forward … Continue reading →

Andrew Wang, a senior at John Burroughs High School, has earned a First Class with Honors Passing Grade on Level 4 of the Royal Canadian Conservatory Percussion Exam. Due to COVID-19, the exam was administered over the internet. Andrew did … Continue reading →

Raghav M., a sixth grade student in the Clayton School District, has earned The Director Award for Band. The Director Award is given to the student who exhibits outstanding musicianship, outstanding citizenship, and dedication in all aspects of the band … Continue reading →

Edward Garner, Chaminade 2018, performed his senior recital to a packed Black Box Theater at Chaminade College Preparatory School on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM. The program featured a mix of snare drum, multiple percussion, drum set and marimba … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Christian B., Pattonville High School, for being named to the All-Suburban High School Honors Band!

Congratulations to Peyton H., Parkway Central Middle School, for being named to the percussion section for the All-Suburban Middle School Honors Band!

Congratulations to the following Metro 8 District High School Honors Band winners: Edward G., Chaminade College Preparatory School, First Chair Snare Option Brendan C., Chaminade College Preparatory School, Second Chair Snare Option Sarah A., Lutheran South High School, Second Chair … Continue reading →