MCHS Students Participate in the 2023 ILMEA All-State Ensembles in Peoria
Four students from Mt. Carmel High School have been chosen and will participate in the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State All-State Ensembles, January 26-28, 2023 in Peoria, Illinois.
These students were selected from a rigorous audition process as the top student-musicians representing over 12,000 schools throughout Illinois. Of roughly 2,400 students that auditioned, only a fraction of students were selected to participate in the event. The four MCHS students selected to participate were Chase Dowdy (All State Vocal Jazz Ensemble/ Tenor), Macy Mandrell (All State Vocal Jazz Ensemble/ Soprano), James Martin (All State Vocal Jazz Ensemble/ Bass) & Elijah Sherman (All State Orchestra/ Trombone).
Chase Dowdy is the son of Chris & Tammy Dowdy and is a Senior at MCHS. Chase is the Senior Drum Major of the MCHS Marching Aces, as well as a member of the MCHS Singing 7. Recently, Chase represented MCHS while selected for the Eastern Illinois University Honor Band. Chase has had the opportunity to participate in All State Ensembles both in 2021 (Virtual/ All State Chorus- Tenor 2), and 2022 (All State Honors Chorus- Bass 1). Chase plans to attend Eastern Illinois University in the fall and will pursue a degree in Music Education.
Macy Mandrell is the daughter of Mike & Kim Mandrell and is a Junior at MCHS. Macy served as a section leader this year in the MCHS Marching Aces, and is a member of the MCHS Singing 7. Macy has participated in All State since her sophomore year; 2021, & 2022.
James Martin is the son of Jeremy & Beth Martin and is a Senior at MCHS. James served 2 years as the drumline section leader in the MCHS Marching Aces, and is also a member of the MCHS Singing 7. This is James’ 2nd trip to All State as he was also selected in 2022 (All State Chorus- Bass 1). James plans to remain active in the performing arts while attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale whilst participating in their ensembles in the fall, meanwhile pursuing a degree in Pre-Med
Elijah Sherman is the son of Steve & Joy Sherman, and is a Senior at MCHS. Elijah served as the section leader this year in the MCHS Marching Aces, and is a member of the MCHS Singing 7. Recently Elijah represented MCHS as he was selected for the Eastern Illinois University Honor Band this fall. Elijah has participated in All State since his sophomore year: 2021(Virtual/All State Band- Trombone), & 2022 (All State Jazz Band- Jazz Trombone). Elijah plans to attend Anderson University and pursue a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering.