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Sixteen District 202 high school student musicians will participate in the annual Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Student Programs for band, chorus and orchestra in Peoria from January 28-31, 2026.

ParticipatingILMEA logo in this event is one of the state’s most prestigious honors in high school music.

These student musicians from Plainfield East, North and South high schools were named to the state program:

Plainfield East High School

Choir

• Eliah Gaudiano, senior, tenor 2, All-State Chorus

• Brooklyn Joiner, junior, alto 2, All-State Honors Chorus

Composition Track

• Caitlin Hill, sophomore, third place (Senior Vocal Ensemble)

Plainfield North High School

Band

• Chloe Vasilakis, senior, flute

Choir

• Lily Klosowski, senior, soprano 1, All-State Chorus

• Londyn Reyes, sophomore, alto 1, All-State Chorus

• Evan Ruggirello, senior, tenor 2, All-State Chorus

• Logyn Reyes, sophomore, tenor 2, Honors Chorus

• Maaryn Tegel, sophomore, soprano 2, Honors Chorus

Jazz Band

• Jeffrey Choate, senior, trombone, Honors Jazz Band

Orchestra

• Kaitlin Lee, senior, violin

Plainfield South High School

Choir

• Mila Aloisio, senior, soprano 2, All-State Honors Chorus

• Isabella Martinez, junior, soprano 2, All-State Chorus

Composition Track

• Joseph Gagliano IV, junior, third place (Traditional Composition – Wind Band)

Orchestra

• Kamryn Cook, senior, percussion

• Katelyn Cook, senior, French horn