Ozark High School band students hit a high note at the All-District Band auditions, with more students selected than from any other district—beating the next closest by a remarkable twenty students! Out of 725 participants from 44 school districts, Ozark students stood out for their exceptional talent.

Our students earned places across the District Honor Band, Concert Band, Jazz 1, and Jazz 2, showcasing their diverse musical abilities and dedication. This achievement is a testament to their hard work and passion for music. Congratulations to all!

Below are the students who were selected for All-District Band (Students with an asterisk by their name are eligible to try out for the Missouri All-State Bands)

District Honor Band

*Audrey Bonucchi – (1st seat) piccolo
*Jaykob Nickel – flute
*Andrew Shuford – flute
*Krysta Bailes – flute
*Anna Wohlfert – flute
*Elizabeth Harmon – (1st seat) oboe
*Emily Stine – bassoon
*Katelyn Parrish – clarinet
*Karis Craig – clarinet
*Bonnie Bonucchi – clarinet
*Joey Todd – clarinet
*Josie Mills – bass clarinet
*Callee Groves – alto saxophone
*Ryan McGonigal – (1st seat) tenor saxophone
*Asher Lairmore – trumpet
*Sam Faught – horn
*Cohen McAninch – horn
*Abby Harmon – horn
*Sebastian Benedict – (1st seat) trombone
*Amaria Wells – trombone
*Oliver Neel – trombone

District Concert Band
*Kylie Lewis – flute
Maya Johnson – flute (freshman!)
Cami Tetzlaff – flute
*Kendall Nelson – oboe
*Levi Gant – bass clarinet
Jacob Gibson – trumpet
*Melanie Bonucchi – horn
Reagan Gale – horn
*Oliver Bonucchi – trombone
Drew Curtis – trombone (freshman!)
*Xannder Holmes – baritone
Zakary Knowles – tuba
*Lucy Cumberworth – percussion
Madison Nickel – percussion
Ailee Seawel – percussion

District Jazz 1
*Ryan McGonigal - (1st seat) tenor saxophone
*RJ Berryessa – bari saxophone
*Asher Lairmore – (1st seat) trumpet
*Sebastian Benedict – trombone
*Oliver Neel – trombone
*Gabriel Wheeler – piano
*Sam Faught – drum set

District Jazz 2
Callee Groves – alto saxophone
*Sam Coody – trumpet
Jacob Gibson – trumpet
Nickolas Psarev – piano
*Ben Martin - bass