December 25, 2021

Eighteen band and orchestra students from across the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District earned state honors.

Lee’s Summit High School
All-State Band
Kendall Esely, 22nd chair clarinet; Zach Church, second chair trumpet; Harrison Clutter, third chair bass clarinet; and Connor Gibbs, second chair trombone.
All-State Honorable Mention Band
Allison Findlay, fourth chair bassoon

Lee’s Summit North High School
All-State Band
Shannen Allaman, first chair flute; Jude Carter, 16th chair clarinet; Ean Atkinson, first alternate bassoon.
All-State Honorable Mention Band
Cam Risner, ninth chair clarinet
All-State Orchestra
Khang Nguyen, 11th chair second violin; Joe Walker, fourth chair percussion

Lee’s Summit West High School
All-State Band
Maddie Balsman, first chair clarinet; Jack Dumler, first chair percussion; and Tevin Johnson, fourth chair alto sax.
All-State Honorable Mention Band
Hannah Knapp, flute
All-State Orchestra
Shannon Bell, viola; Tucker Maxwell, violin; Ethan McFarland, first alternate cello.