Five Whidbey Island students have been selected for Saratoga Orchestra’s Talent Development program: Sarah Nering (violin) and Mara Bush (clarinet) of Langley, Alex Chinnery (french horn) and Liam Twomey (trombone) of Clinton, and Garrett Dutcher (oboe) of Oak Harbor.

Each of the five students auditioned before a committee of professional musicians and demonstrated advanced musical and technical proficiency requirements to enter the mentoring program for the upcoming 2015-16 concert season.

Lavena Johanson, a guest soloist with the Saratoga Orchestra for upcoming concerts in Oak Harbor and Langley, will be leading a cello master class on Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at South Whidbey High School. The master class is free to all students. A donation of $10 is suggested for adults.

Johanson will work with select students on solo repertoire, interpretation and technique.

According to a news release, the public is invited to watch this unique interaction no matter the instrument or level of musical accomplishment.