HONOR BANDS PAGE
HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN
HONOR BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS 2025-2026
The following Howland High School Band Students are participating in many Honor Bands and Orchestras throughout the state of Ohio. They are sharing their talents and gaining wonderful musical experiences that they can take back to our already strong instrumental music program here at Howland. They are to be commended for all of the extra rehearsing and practicing involved in these endeavors. Bravo and Congratulations on your continued success.
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO)
Made up of the top string wind and percussion students in Northeast Ohio,
affiliated with the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra
Performances at severance hall throughout the year.
Preston Thigpen, Bassoon
Dominic Morataya, Trumpet
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra Chorus
Holly Smith, Alto
Akron Youth Symphony (AYS)
Made up of the top string wind and percussion students in Northeast Ohio
affiliated with the world renowned Akron Symphony Orchestra.
Performances at E.J. Thomas Hall throughout the year.
Dominic Morataya, Trumpet
Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Northeast Regional Orchestra (NERO)
Made up of top string, wind and percussion students in Northeast Ohio.
Performance at Baldwin Wallace in November.
Sadie Aston, Percussion
Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band
Made up of top wind and percussion students in the Northeast Ohio, Western PA area.
Performances at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio throughout the year.
Alex Vansuch, Alto Saxophone
Ethan Vansuch, Horn
Reagan Lealand, Percussion
Will Reynolds, Percussion
Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra (YSUYO)
Made up of top string, wind and percussion students in the Northeast Ohio, Western PA area.
Performances at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio throughout the year.
Justin Keating, Violin
Sapphire Lin, Clarinet
Mason Sylvester, Bassoon
Preston Thigpen, Bassoon
YSUYO Concerto Competition Winner
Preston Thigpen, Bassoon
Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 Honors Band
Made up of top wind and percussion students from Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties.
Performance at Stambuagh Auditorium on Saturday, November 22.
Holly Smith, Flute/Piccolo
Jillian Butler, Oboe
Leeland Doeberling, Horn
Sadie Aston, Percussion
YSU Dana Honor Band
Made up of top wind and percussion students in the Northeast Ohio, Western PA area.
Performance at Stambaugh Auditorium on November 2.
Blake Barrish, Trumpet
Ethan Binnie, Percussion
Reagan Lealand, Percussion
Ohio Band Director's Conference (OBDC) All-Star Band at Univ. of Akron
Made up of top wind and percussion students from the state of Ohio.
Performance at the University of Akron on December 6.
Leeland Doeberling, Horn
Kent State University All-Star Bands
Made up of top wind and percussion students from the state of Ohio.
Performance at Kent State University on January 10.
Michaela Yaratch, Flute
Audrey Maliner, Clarinet
Holly Smith, Alto Saxophone
Grace Gilger, Horn
Reagan Lealand, Percussion
OMEA District 5 Honors Jazz Ensembles
Made up of top wind and percussion students from Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties.
Performance at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown on January 17.
Holly Smith, Flute
Preston Thigpen, Tenor Saxophone
Michael McGarrity, Baritone Saxophone
Bryson Thigpen, Trombone
Emilio Cardona Esteves, Bass
Interlochen Center For The Arts
Nationally recognized Summer Music Program
Interlochen, MI
Leeland Doeberling, Horn
Participating in the Summer Horn Program and Music Composition Program (Summer 2026)