This year, seven Uni students have been honored as All-State musicians by the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA), placing them among Illinois' elite.

This year, four Uni students were selected to go to the IMEA All-State Conference. Next month they'll be performing with top high school musicians from around the state in Peoria.

Some of the top student musicians in the state will spend several days in Peoria next month participating in the IMEA's 62nd annual All-State Conference. Four Uni students have been selected for the honor: seniors Elizabeth Russell and Katherine Buzard as well as juniors Katherine Floess and Claire Liu.

Some of the top student musicians in the state will spend several days in Peoria this week participating in the IMEA's annual All-State Conference. Three Uni students have been selected for the honor: Daniel Borup, Karen Han, and Elizabeth Russell. They will perform Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center's Carver Arena.

Four Uni students advanced to the IMEA All-State Conference after receiving honors at the district level. Seniors Ethan Berl, Lucy Zhang, and Jennifer Roloff, and junior Daniel Borup will attend two days of workshops and rehearsals Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 in preparation for the all-state concert on Feb. 2. Berl and Borup will sing in the honors chorus, while Roloff and Zhang will perform in the orchestra.