By Kristi Stoyer, Photo Editor
The music doesn’t stop for senior Matt Peters. Of the six Saegertown students who participated in PMEA Region Band this year, he is the only Saegertown musician who will advance to the All-State Festival in Hershey. “I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to advance to States again,” he said. “Last year was an amazing experience and I know there are still a lot of memories to be made.”
This is his second time attending the festival, auditioning on tenor saxophone both years. “I knew it depended a lot on the performance of the other instrumentalists,” Peters said, “but I did feel pretty good about the audition I had.” Peters took second chair at Region Band this year to advance.
Director Patrick Baldwin expressed his excitement about Peters’ accomplishment. “These are truly great opportunities,” Baldwin said. “I am glad he is getting the chance to experience them.”
Baldwin went on to say, “I am looking forward to the event. There are many professional development opportunities for me as well as the learning experiences for Matt.” The festival extends from March 25-28, and the concert will be held at the Hershey Theater.
