Trevor Made Region Band - First Chair Top Band!

Thirty-four members of the OHHMS Symphonic Band traveled to Ganado HS bright and early Saturday morning to compete in the Region 13 ATSSB JH All-Region Band Auditions.  After a long and grueling audition against some tough competition from feeder schools of every Class A, AA and AAA high school in the Region, about 18 districts in all, I am ecstatic to report that we had TWENTY-THREE students earn a spot in one of the All-Region Bands from O.H. Herman Middle School!

 

The following student earned the designation of Region Alternate and will perform should a student become ill or ineligible in her section:  Valerie Lopez, Baritone

 

The following students earned a spot in the Region Concert Band, the third group:

 

Flute:  Faith Rugeley (4^th chair), Samantha Bradley(5^th), and Hailey Mathis (9^th)

Clarinet:  Lane McConnell (10^th chair)

Trumpet:  Nia Garcia (6^th chair)

French horn:  Connor O'Brien (5^th chair)

Trombone:  Dakota Bramble (1^st chair), Alexia Cast(6^th)

Tuba:  Kyle Cates(5^th Chair)

 

 

The following students earned a spot in the Region Symphonic Band, the middle group:

 

Flute:  Gloria Sidney (5^th chair)

Bass Clarinet:  Onofre Rosas (2^nd Chair)

Alto Saxophone:  Claire McReynolds (1^st Chair) and Tori Condit (4^th Chair)

French horn:  Alexandria Trevino (4^th chair)

Trombone:  Amanda Trevino (1^st Chair)

Baritone:  Trustin Norris (2^nd chair)

Tuba:  D'Marcus Miles (5^th chair)

 

 

The following students earned a spot in the Region Wind Ensemble, the premier performance group:

 

Clarinet:  Melea Polk (7^th chair) and Kelly Bacon (8^th chair)

French horn:  Lawren Dailey (5^th chair)

Trombone:  Myika Brown (5^th Chair)

 

One student earned the distinction of being FIRST CHAIR IN THE REGION WIND ENSEMBLE, meaning he was "best of the best" in the entire region, which is particularly special since the young man is a seventh grader.  Way to go, Trevor Smith on Tenor Sax!

 

It was an outstanding day though an exhausting one for everyone, and the students definitely did the district proud!  They will rehearse with their fellow region band members on Saturday, December 5, at Palacios High School.  A concert will be given by all three groups that night starting at 6 p.m. at the Palacios HS Auditorium.  Admission is free, and all are welcome!!!

 

As always, thank you for your support, and please join me in congratulating these fine young women and men for their efforts!

 

Julie Amos

Director of Bands, OHHMS

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