Trombonist Slides into All-State Band

For the second year in a row, Saratoga High School (SMHS) junior Bennett Keel has been accepted into the All-State Concert Band. He is the only student from Carbon County to play in the band.

To be considered, Keel was required to send an audition recording of his trombone playing by October 28, 2024.

Keel says he did not try out for the bank his freshman year, because he was a little overwhelmed with the complexity of the music for the audition. Keel said one of the best trombonists he knew had tried out all four years and was accepted twice, so Keel felt he didn't have a chance. Last year, h...