Congratulations to everyone who tried out for the ATSSB High School Region Band on Saturday!
The following people earned a position in the Region Concert Band:
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Andres Arredondo - French Horn - 1st chair
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Koby Lara - Trombone - 7th chair
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Zinthia Lara - Trumpet - 2nd chair
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Elijah Martinez - Alto Sax - 2nd chair
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Michael Martinez - Tuba - 4th chair
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Taryn McDonald - Percussion - 3rd chair
The following people earned a position in the Region Symphonic Band:
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Auslyn Beazer - French Horn - 7th chair
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Nadia Daniels - Flute - 5th chair
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Victoria Garcia - Flute - 2nd chair
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Jose Gomez - Bass Clarinet - 3rd Chair
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Jose Gomez - Contra Clarinet - 1st Chair
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(Jose auditioned on 2 instruments, but had to choose 1…so he chose Contra Clarinet!)
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Stefan Grigsby - French Horn - 2nd chair
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Joshua Guerra - Trumpet - 2nd chair
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Aiden Martinez - Tuba - 2nd chair
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Luke Montez - Euphonium - 2nd chair
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Reina Rodriguez - Bassoon - 2nd chair
The following musicians are advancing to Area Band auditions on January 5, 2024 in pursuit of a position in the All-State Band:
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Nadia Daniels - Flute
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Victoria Garcia - Flute
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Jose Gomez - Contra Clarinet
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Stefan Grigsby - French Horn
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Joshua Guerra - Trumpet
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Zinthia Lara - Trumpet
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Aiden Martinez - Tuba
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Elijah Martinez - Alto Sax
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Luke Montez - Euphonium
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Reina Rodriguez - Bassoon
The following students auditioned and represented our school well, but unfortunately did not earn a position in the Region Bands this year:
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Christian Alcorta - Bari Sax
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Gabi Cortez - Trumpet
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Ben Davila - Percussion
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Ethan DeLeon - Percussion
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Emily Garcia - Percussion
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Collin Sprenger - Alto Sax
All students that competed on Saturday competed against schools ranging from 1A-4A. Of special note is how everyone listed as “2nd chair” was also ranked the best in the 3A and below portion of the contest, and they got 2nd chair behind a person from a 4A school!
We are SO proud of everyone for auditioning, and we’re even more excited about all the students who earned a position in a band or are advancing to the Area level of competition!!! Little things turn into big things…
Please help us congratulate all of these fine musicians!