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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: 

  • Andres Arredondo - French Horn - 1st chair 

  • Koby Lara - Trombone - 7th chair 

  • Zinthia Lara - Trumpet - 2nd chair 

  • Elijah Martinez - Alto Sax - 2nd chair 

  • Michael Martinez - Tuba - 4th chair 

  • Taryn McDonald - Percussion - 3rd chair 

The following people earned a position in the Region Symphonic Band: 

  • Auslyn Beazer - French Horn - 7th chair 

  • Nadia Daniels - Flute - 5th chair 

  • Victoria Garcia - Flute - 2nd chair 

  • Jose Gomez - Bass Clarinet - 3rd Chair  

  • Jose Gomez - Contra Clarinet - 1st Chair  

    • (Jose auditioned on 2 instruments, but had to choose 1…so he chose Contra Clarinet!) 

  • Stefan Grigsby - French Horn - 2nd chair 

  • Joshua Guerra - Trumpet - 2nd chair 

  • Aiden Martinez - Tuba - 2nd chair 

  • Luke Montez - Euphonium - 2nd chair 

  • 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: 

  • Nadia Daniels - Flute  

  • Victoria Garcia - Flute 

  • Jose Gomez - Contra Clarinet 

  • Stefan Grigsby - French Horn 

  • Joshua Guerra - Trumpet 

  • Zinthia Lara - Trumpet 

  • Aiden Martinez - Tuba  

  • Elijah Martinez - Alto Sax 

  • Luke Montez - Euphonium  

  • 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: 

  • Christian Alcorta - Bari Sax 

  • Gabi Cortez - Trumpet 

  • Ben Davila - Percussion 

  • Ethan DeLeon - Percussion 

  • Emily Garcia - Percussion 

  • 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!