National Association of Music Education conference

Hundreds of high school students joined more than 1,000 music teachers for the conference, which includes a series of concerts by top music students.

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Sat., Feb. 14, 2009

Conductor Peter Boonshaft from Hofstra University leads the All-State Band, one of several honor bands assembled for the Northwest Division Conference of the National Association of Music Education Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Darien French-Owen from Redmond High School plays flute with the All-Northwest Orchestra, one of the honor bands assembled for the Northwest Division Conference of the National Association of Music Education Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center. This band has more than 200 players.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Dylan Greene, left, from Vashon High School, and Noah Hagen, right, from South Anchorage High School trade drum licks on a practice pad between rehearsals.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Brass and woodwind instruments were on display in the exhibit area of the Northwest Division Conference of the National Association of Music Education Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
Emma Davis, right, from West Linn High School in Oregon, plays with the All-Northwest Orchestra, one of the honor bands assembled for the Northwest Division Conference of the National Association of Music Education Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review