High schoolers from across Missouri participated in the 2019 All-State band and orchestra auditions on Saturday, Dec. 7. Band auditions were set at Hickman High School, and orchestra at the University of Missouri—Columbia Memorial Student Union.

Throughout high school, music students spend countless hours honing there craft; however, very few of them end up pursuing music as a career. Students such as senior Hope Keithahn and junior Kellen Sapp talk about their plans post secondary school and how they will keep music in their lives.