Local students were among those selected to participate in the District VIII All-District Honor Band last week at Woodside High School. The students spent Thursday and Friday rehearsing under the direction of Dr. Mark Johnson from Christopher Newport University, then performed in concert on Saturday. Peasley Middle School students chosen to participate, top photo from left, included Ryan Clay, Andrew Chattin, Wesley Falkenberg, Jonathan Talbot, Savannah Altland and Kylar Veasey. Below, Mathews High School students Toby Eskins and Jordan Sadeg, from left, joined in the band.

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