SEVEN VIERA BAND STUDENTS GO TO STATE

December 5, 2025 – The music program at Viera High School is nationally known for excellence and that tradition continues with seven students being named to the Florida All-State Ensemble. They will travel to Tampa in January to perform at the Florida Music Education Association’s annual conference.

The students are: senior Tyler Blood, selected for the second time (trumpet, 11-12 Symphonic Band), junior Katerina Thomas, selected for the second time (oboe, 11-12 Symphonic Band), senior Elise Knepp (violin, Honors Sting Orchestra); sophomore Ethan Boniello (bass trombone, 9-10 Concert Band); junior Anderson Mondello (bass clarinet, 11-12 Symphonic Band); senior Marisa Solito (percussion, 11-12 Symphonic Band) and junior Nick DiValerio (percussion, 11-12 Symphonic Band).

The educators behind these impressive students are Viera High’s Nick Eggen, the director of Instrumental Music (band and orchestra); Maria Lawver, the director of Instrumental Music; and Dan Johnson, the director of Percussion.

Congratulations to these students at Viera High School and the rest of the student body who continue to excel in all their endeavors.

Source: Viera Voice