Ballard High School junior James Vitz-Wong and senior C.J. Eldred were accepted into the All-State orchestra and symphonic choir for a four-day music camp hosted by the Washington Music Educators Association.

The Washington Music Educators Association received more than 2,500 applications for this year's event, which runs from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15.

Vitz-Wong was accepted as a standing bass player, and Eldred was accepted as a vocalist.

Vitz-Wong said it was very exciting to get into All-State, especially because it took his first-ever recorded audition to do so.

He said he hopes to use the opportunity to meet new friends and spend time with a lot of talented student musicians.

During the All-State event in Yakima, students will rehearse and perform under world-renowned conductors.

According to the Washington Music Educators Association, many professional musicians, such as Kenny G, credit their experience at All-State with their decision to pursue a career in music.