Pirate Band had a very successful day at the Region XI auditions for the ATSSB (Association of Texas Small-School Bands). All the students listed below have earned All-Area honors and will advance to the Area Auditions in Orange Grove on Saturday, January 11th. Seven of the 10 were also placed in the All-Region Bands and will perform as part of those bands in Pleasanton on Saturday, December 14th.
Emelia Garcia (1st Band Flute)
Juanita Saldana (2nd Band Flute)
Emma Polomsky (2nd Band Flute)
Elissa Gallegos (2nd Band Clarinet)
Ariel Muraira
Carolynn Waterhouse (1st Band Bass Clarinet)
Mason Davila (1st Band Trumpet)
Michael Tomlinson
Eddie Morfin (1st Band Baritone)
Carlos Tamayo
The seven students selected to All-Region Bands is one more than we had last year, and the 10 advancing to Area is the most we have ever had. If you see any of these musicians, please congratulate them on their accomplishments, and wish them the best as they prepare for Area Auditions.