Loomis student makes All State Honor Band

A Loomis student is being called noteworthy after making the All State Honor Band for the second year in a row.Aileen Carroll, 13, a Franklin Elementary School eighth-grader, was chosen as one of eight oboe players from throughout the state to perform in the 150-member band.Aileen leaves today, Thursday, Feb. 18, for Fresno where she will join forces with the best seventh- and eighth-grade musicians who all earned spots in the band.Aileen said she's very excited about the trip."The best part will be becoming friends with my roommates," Aileen said.The music all-star said she had to perform and record an audition piece to be considered for the spot in the state band. She said she began playing the oboe after hearing a solo performed during a Sierra College band concert.Aileen said she was given the music to be performed by the state honor band. Once in Fresno, Aileen said she will participate in three rehearsals and a concert on Saturday night.