Congratulations to the winners of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) State Competition. The winner in each category will advance to the Regionals, January 9-10, 2009, Tucson, Arizona. (Be sure to check out the snaps!)

Junior High Division (ages 11-14)
Winner: Wei Yi Le, student of Gary Amano
Alternate: Verina Chen, student of Irene Peery-Fox
Hon. Mention: Zachary Adamson, student of Jenny Flinders/Gary Amano

Senior Division (ages 15-18)
Winner: Natalie Coombs (r), student of Gary Amano
Alternate: John Sargeant (ctr), student of Gary Amano
Hon. Mention: Alie Yorgason (l), student of Vera Watanabe

Young Artist Division (ages 19-26)
Winner: Luke Hancock (ctr), student of Gary Amano
Alternate: Aram Arakelyan (r), student of Susan Duehlmeier
Hon. Mention: Jeff Detton (l), student of Gary Amano




Senior Duet Competition
Winners: Elise Peterson & Alie Yorgason, students of Vera Watanabe
Alternates: Ashley Thacker & Mariella Roberts, students of Catherin Thacker
(No Honorable Mention)

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