Matt and Sarah Gunby Perform with Lawrence Wind Ensemble at National Conference

Two Mercer Island High School alumni played with the Lawrence University Wind Ensemble at the 2013 National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association on March 21 at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Matt Gunby and Sarah Gunby, children of Dr. Thomas Gunby and Janet Kranz of Mercer Island, were part of the ensemble, which also played March 19 at Worthington Kilbourne High School in Columbus, Ohio and March 20 at Athens High School in Raleigh, N.C.

Matt Gunby, who plays euphonium in the ensemble, is a 2009 graduate ofMercer Island High School.

Sarah Gunby, who plays clarinet in the ensemble, is a 2011 graduate of Mercer Island High School.

"Performing at this national conference is an immense honor and each of these incredibly talented and hard-working musicians is going to surprise some people," said Andrew Mast, conductor of the 58-member wind ensemble. "I could not be more proud of the incredible work and dedication each student has put into this performance. We're all excited to represent Lawrence University to a national audience."

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