{"id":36031,"date":"2026-01-19T11:07:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T19:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=36031"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:23:23","slug":"pylusd-student-musicians-selected-for-casmec-all-state-ensembles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=36031","title":{"rendered":"PYLUSD Student Musicians Selected for CASMEC All-State Ensembles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From January 14\u201318, 2026, student musicians from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) participated in the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), held in Sacramento. These students were selected to perform in the prestigious CASMEC All-State Ensembles, representing the district among the most accomplished young musicians in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection to a CASMEC All-State Ensemble is a highly distinguished achievement. Students earn this recognition through a rigorous, state-level audition process that evaluates advanced musical proficiency, technical skill, and artistic expression. Participants perform under the direction of nationally recognized conductors and collaborate with peers from across the state who exemplify excellence in music education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PYLUSD is proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding accomplishments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High School Symphony Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noah Lee, Violin I, Grade 12 \u2013 Yorba Linda High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiffany Oh, Violin II, Grade 12 \u2013 Yorba Linda High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High School Jazz Ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quentin Gomez, Trumpet, Grade 12 \u2013 El Dorado High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack Lewis, Trumpet, Grade 12 \u2013 El Dorado High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camrie Olson, Trumpet, Grade 10 \u2013 El Dorado High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concert Band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adrian Perez, Trombone, Grade 11 \u2013 El Dorado High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choir (SSAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Erica Lee, Soprano, Grade 11 \u2013 Valencia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Junior High School Concert Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jane Park, Violin II, Grade 7 \u2013 Kraemer Middle School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madeline Chang, Cello, Grade 8 \u2013 Kraemer Middle School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steven Yeh, Bass, Grade 7 \u2013 Orange County School of Computer Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High School String Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evan Kim, Violin II, Grade 9 \u2013 Valencia High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eva Yoon, Violin II, Grade 11 \u2013 Valencia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wind Symphony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jaden Jung, Trombone, Grade 12 \u2013 Valencia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Golden State Ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christian Wiles, Trombone, Grade 11 \u2013 Valencia High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These students\u2019 achievements reflect their commitment to musical excellence and the strength of PYLUSD\u2019s visual and performing arts programs, which continue to provide students with meaningful opportunities to develop their talents at the highest levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4470.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"36032\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4470.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4470.png 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