Carl Runge and Pete Simpson were selected to participate in the Minnesota Music Educator's Association (MMEA) All-State Instrumental program.  They will attend summer camps at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the College of St. Benedict in early August.  Carl will be a member of the All-State Jazz Ensemble for the second year.  He will be working with guest conductor Robert Washut from the University of Northern Iowa.  Pete will be a member of the All-State Orchestra and working with conductor Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra and co-music director of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies.  The All-State groups will reconvene in February 2009 at Orchestra Hall to play for the MMEA Mid-Winter Clinic.