At our concert on May 16, 2021, Elijah was presented with a new Eb Soprano Cornet as the winner of the first annual Instrument Scholarship funded by the JH Walker Foundation.  Elijah has been enrolled in band as a trumpet player for just under five years. He currently is a sophomore at Midland High and has placed first chair in the trumpet section of the Symphonic band as both a freshman and sophomore. He is a soloist at Saint John’s Lutheran Church and has played with the Midland Concert Band, the Midland High Symphony Orchestra, the pit orchestra for TMI’s Brigadoon, as well as several other ensembles. He directs the Midland High Brass Choir and held the title of Co-Section Leader during Midland High School’s marching season this past fall. His plans are to get a music degree in performance or music education

Founded in 2014, the Mid Michigan Brass Band is a British style brass band comprised of adult and student volunteers who enjoy making music.  The group is looking for brass instrument players to join.  Currently, the group is rehearsing Monday evenings from 7 to 9:15 pm at Midland High School band room.  If you are interested in joining the group, please  feel free to contact one of the board members.