QND, Parochial Music Organization students named All-District musicians, to perform Saturday at WIU

October 29, 2023 | By Muddy River News

Sr. Chorus: Front row, from left- Isaac Steinkamp, Elizabeth Strieker, Colleen Liesen, EvaMarie Zanger and Monica Drotar; Back row, from left-Paul Steinkamp, Sr. Orchestra (trumpet), Chandler Cain, Cayson Peters, Jack Myers, Aly Young and Ryan Bergman. | Photos courtesy of Quincy Notre Dame

QUINCY — Twenty-four students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were named Illinois All-District musicians as a result of individual auditions. The selected students will perform in Western Hall at Western Illinois University on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Additionally, three students — Paul Steinkamp, Isaac Steinkamp and Andrew Damm — were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival to be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Rochester.

Students named as 2023 Illinois All-District musicians are:

Sr. Chorus members: Isaac Steinkamp, Elizabeth Strieker, Colleen Liesen, EvaMarie Zanger, Monica Drotar, Paul Steinkamp (Sr. Orchestra (trumpet), Chandler Cain, Cayson Peters, Jack Myers, Aly Young and Ryan Bergman
Sr. Orchestra: Paul Steinkamp (trumpet)
Sr. Jazz Band: Paul Steinkamp (trumpet) and Isaac Steinkamp (trombone)
Jr. Chorus: Kate Stadler and Nancy Scholz
Jr. Band: Andrew Damm (trombone)
Jr. Orchestra: Jacob Mays (violin)
Jr. Jazz Band: Andrew Damm (bass)
Elementary Chorus members: Logan Mays, Lizzie Smith, Blake Myers, Molly Costigan, Vivi Wilson, Olivia Bailey, Jace Sheely and Harrison Bocke (Not pictured-Gabby Fischer)