Jax Bennett of Seneca Rocks was selected to perform in the West Virginia 2024 All-State Middle School Orchestra on March 2 in Charleston.
The orchestra was composed of 80 students playing violin I and II, viola, cello and bass. Bennett was selected to play violin I. Sarah Ball from Georgia conducted the talented students in performing Falconer, Sinfonia in D, Elegante and Legends of Glory.
He was accompanied and trained by Walter Holkja, his music teacher. Holkja also accompanied students from his school in Jefferson County.
Bennett is the son of Jared and Susan Bennett, the grandson of Nancy Gonshor and Jack and Ann Bennett and the great-grandson of Mrs. Helen Bennett.