AHS hosts the 57th Annual SW IA Band Masters Association

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January 21st, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, IA) – The 57th annual Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association (SWIBA) Honor Band Concert was held this past Monday, January 19th at Atlantic High School. Atlantic High School had eight students participate in the honor band. Shauna Anderson and Grace Mitchell were also honored at the concert for being selected into the SWIBA Honor Band for 6 years in a row (7th Grade Through Senior Year).

(Back Row Left to Right)
Hudson Brock – Oboe, Michael Hocamp – Euphonium, Katrina Williams – Trumpet, Shauna Anderson – French Horn, Grace Mitchell – French Horn
Front Row: Katrina Keasey – Flute, Gabrielle Engler – Bass Clarinet, Gracelynn Kelley – Alto Sax.

(Photo provided by AHS Band Director Jarrod O’Donnell)