District Honor Band 2013

Congratulations to all of our students who auditioned this Saturday for District Honor Band.  I know that it is a humbling process, but it is also a process that will benefit you with many aspects of your life. Unfortunately, not everyone who auditioned is able to participate in the honor band and some sections are more competitive than others.  Just know that I am extremely proud of all of you for making the effort to better yourselves and in turn better our band program.  It took sacrifices from you and your family to practice for the audition and drive all the way to Lindale to audition and I am grateful for your dedication.  Thank you for giving it your best and representing our school with dignity and class.  I am proud of you.

We are fortunate that the following students have been invited to participate in the 2013 GMEA District VII Honor Band that will be hosted by Heritage High School in Ringgold, GA from February 14-16, 2013.  We had 32 students invited to participate in the event!  Way to go!

Follow these links for the lists:

•    2013 GMEA District VII Symphonic Band (11-12) 
•    2013 GMEA District VII Concert Band (9-10)

Here is a list of the students from our school: 

11-12 Band

Katie Webb, flute

Blake Soverns, flute

Tyler Boggs, flute

Johnathan McGhee, principal bassoon (made it on Tenor Saxophone also!)

Olivia Morris, clarinet

Tori Mills, clarinet

Jessica Maxwell, clarinet

Lauren Graham, principal bass clarinet

Garrett Johnson, alto saxophone

McQuade Dillard, baritone saxophone

Tony Smith, trumpet

Chandler Dickerson, trumpet

Devin Baskin, trumpet

Ra Sheed Lemon, trumpet

Justin Hites, trumpet

Zac Tate, trumpet

Allison Webb, principal f horn

Shelby Rhodes, f horn

Jonas Lutz, f horn

Amber Mealer, principal euphonium

9-10 Band

Mary Kathryn Newton, flute

Cody Graham, bassoon

Kyle Willoughby, principal clarinet

Brandi Ellis, clarinet

Alante Powell, alto saxophone

Shannon Crawford, f horn

Daniel Croshaw, f horn

Cheyanne Cowart, trombone

Chris Morris, trombone

Caroline Phelps, trombone

Claudia Hess, principal bass trombone

Taylor Prince, euphonium

These students along with their families and private teachers deserve congratulations for their accomplishments.  Also, if you get a chance please thank Ron Becton and Ben Ferguson for helping us during the school day to prepare students for these auditions!  Them along with our other private instructors (Joanne Brandes, Ben Ferguson, Mitchell Roberts, and Chad Simms) make a huge impact in our band program.  Thank you guys so much for all of the time that you invest with our students.