The dream of her young life came true for Arianna as she attend her sixth and final Florida Music Educator’s Association (FMEA) clinic/conference, rising to the very top of the audition process to be seated as the Concertmistress and Solo Clarinetist for the 2013 Florida All-State Symphonic Band. The wonderful experience was highlighted by sitting under the baton of Dr. Bobby Adams as he conducted the band’s performance of Respighi’s “The Pines of Rome.” after which the President of FMEA, overcome with excitement, remarked, “Mark this date! This date will be remembered! That was the best All-State performance ever!”