Wayne State’s fall 2023 honors recital celebrates student excellence in music

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Several Wayne State College students were recognized for their excellence in music during the college’s Fall 2023 Honors Recital.

The concert featured select students recognized for outstanding progress in voice or instrument. At the end of each semester, Wayne State’s Department of Music celebrates excellence in music with an Honors Recital.

Honorees included Tresten Schwarz of Gothenburg, marimba; Christopher Woerdemann of Wayne, piano; Grant Ferrell of Lincoln, horn;

Josie Brezenski of Scottsbluff, bass clarinet; Emmett White of Neola, Iowa, baritone;

Isaac Voboril of Pleasant Dale, tenor; Dusty Butler of Alda, trumpet and Chase Van Briesen of Bellevue, euphonium.

Piano accompaniment was provided by Shelly Armstrong, staff accompanist at Wayne State.

The Honors Recital recognizes students demonstrating the highest performance level in selected voice or instrument. Faculty members nominate diligent students who have made significant progress based on private study lessons.

For more information, contact the Wayne State Department of Music at 402-375-7359.