From the April 7, 2012 edition of The Wayne Herald:
Wayne High students selected for Class B All-State Band Concert
The Nebraska 2012 Class "B" All-State Concert Band and Jazz Band were held at Norfolk High School and the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk on March 23-24.
All Class B high school band programs across the state of Nebraska wre able to have students audition for this clinic.
The concert was directed by Dr. David Lambert and Dr. Gary Davis. Dr. Lambert is the Director of Instrumental Jazz and Low Brass at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Davis is Professor Ermeritus and former Director of Bands at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Students from Wayne High School, who auditioned and were accepted to perform in the Class B All-State Band included, Joe Burrows, trombone; Katlin Potter, flute; Lila Goos, alto saxophone; Samantha Bierbower, mallets; and Molly Burbach, clarinet.
Due to the fact that the first chair trumpet player for the Jazz Band was unable to attend, Chad Dean, Band Director at O'Neill High School who was in charge of the Class B All-
State Band Clinic called Dr. Dave Bohnert, Director of Bands at Wayne State College to see if another trumpet player could fill that spot.
Dr. Bohnert suggested Ben Bruflat, a 2011 Wayne High School graduate fill the spot and Ben was able to rehearse with the group prior to the final concert.
This year's participating schools included Arlington, Auburn, Boone Central, Central City, Fairbury, Holdrege, Norfolk Catholic, Ogallala, O'Neill, Pierce, Sidney and Wayne.
The Wayne High School students are directed by Brad Weber.
