On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the Johnston Middle School Orchestra students participated in the Region Orchestra auditions. Congratulations to the following Advanced Orchestra members who earned seats in the Region 23 Junior High/Middle School Orchestras:  

Symphony Violin
Seamus Dewsnap, Eileen Wolfowicz, and Faith Dagohoy
Philharmonic Violin
Courtney Morgan, Jose Camacho, Jamie Perry, and Samantha Arizpe
Symphony Viola
Meghan Miller, Misty Birtcher, and Julia Klein
Symphony Cello
Kiana Smith, Laura Klein and Stephen Perkyns
Philharmonic Cello
Chandler Dean, Jillian Lim, and Alex Wheeler
Symphony Bass
John Koozin

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to Seamus Dewsnap, ranked the number one violin in the region, and to Laura Klein, ranked number one cello in the region.  

 Dr. Brown and the orchestra students appreciate the helpfulness of the parents who made this event much smoother with their presence. “I would like to give special thanks to all students who attended the auditions for your disciplined behavior and long hours of preparation.  I'm very proud of all of you!” says Dr. Kathryn Brown, our renowned Orchestra director at Johnston Middle School.