Etowah HS Senior Named to All National Symphony Orchestra Ryan Lofland was selected for the National Association for Music Education’s All National Symphony Orchestra and earned the position of sitting top chair in the country for tuba. A three-year member of the Georgia All-State Band, Lofland won a spot in the national group by undergoing a rigorous audition process. As part of the national orchestra, Lofland recently participated in the association’s Honor Ensemble Performance, a three-day virtual event. He and fellow top young musicians practiced under the guidance of master instructors and had the opportunity to speak with composers. “The amount of feedback I got from so many professionals was such a great way to hear a new perspective of my playing and allowed me to grow tremendously as a musician,” said Lofland, regarding the virtual event.
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