Ellis High School Senior, Tayler Schmidt, was selected to participate in the North West Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Band for 2025. This will be Tayler’s second year as first chair Bass Clarinet and will allow her to audition for the KMEA State Honor Band in January. Way to go, Tayler!!

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Ellis High School senior earns first chair in District Honor Band