2008-2009
UNT Murchison Contest Results
On Saturday, April 18, 2009 all of the North Mesquite Concert bands competed in the UNT Murchison Festival held in Denton, Texas. All three bands received straight ONES from the judges. This is the first contest in several years that the Concert Band (Heather Becker, director) has attended. We are so proud of those students for this terrific accomplishment. Congratulations to all students on your hard work on the contest music. Our band continues to get better every day thanks to your efforts.
UIL Concert Results
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Jones. The band performed great for the UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest at Richardson HS. On stage and in sightreadying the band earned a SUPERIOR rating. This means that our band has earned the coveted SWEEPSTAKES award for getting a SUPERIOR rating in all three contests: Marching, Concert, & Sightreading. This is the first time in five years that our band has earned a SWEEPSTAKES award. Wonderful work! The students played awesome!!
Congratulations are in order for the members of the Symphonic Band. On Tuesday, April 14th, the band took part in the annual UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest held at Richardson HS. On stage the band earned a SUPERIOR rating from all three judges. In sightreading the band earned an EXCELLENT rating from all three judges. Great work, everybody!
UIL Region 3 Concert and Sightreading Contest
Wind Ensemble - 1 1 2 on stage, 1 1 1 in sightreading
Symphonic Band - 1 1 1 on stage, 2 2 2 in sightreading
Solo & Ensemble Contest Results
Saturday, February 7th our HS students competed in the Region 3 Solo and Ensemble Contest at Mesquite High School. Many students did very well, and some even qualified to perform their solo or ensemble at the State level in May. When you see these students congratulate them on a job well done!!!
These students earned a 1st division on their solo:
1st row (left to right): Keinjahrhe McCarthy-alto sax, Arthur Perez-alto sax, Keira Leslie-horn, Taylor Hillenbrand-flute, Wendy Salazar-horn, Katie Thompson-clarinet
2nd row (left to right): Gabrielle Orellana-flute, Alina Castillo-clarinet, Michelle Elliott-flute, Joselyn Rosales-flute, Megan Hernandez-clarinet, Susana Salazar-flute, Michael White-trumpet (kneeling)
3rd row (left to right): Judith Barcelo-tenor sax, Ivonne Garcia-bassoon, Edward Reyes-trumpet, David Hatteberg-percussion, Desiree Gonzalez-clarinet, Imalay Osuna-clarinet, Deanna Berry-clarinet
4th row (left to right): Rachel Mills-trumpet, Courtney Bartlett-trumpet, Jesus Canales-trumpet, Brianna Darnell-clarinet, Sarah McCay-trombone, Quentin Jones-tenor sax, Blaine Smith-horn, Charity Banks-flute
Back row (left to right): Roy Mennel-trombone, Kevin Malazzo-percussion, Desmond Edwards-clarinet, Rebecca Anderson-clarinet, Randy Beisert-clarinet, John Kirk-trumpet, Emanuel Bucio-trumpet, Kristopher Reeves-trombone, Christina Rowlands-euphonium, Trevor Moore-trombone, Tanner Ferguson-trumpet
Not pictured: Chris Herrada-flute, Zach Ogles-percussion, Jessica Graham-clarinet, David Marrufo-trombone, Ritchie Rubalcado-euphonium, Chris Zavala-bass clarinet, Matthew Davidson-tuba, Allie Earvin-clarinet, Jeremy Lewis-trombone, Geoffrey Miller-horn, Naomi Moreno-horn, Marlene Salazar-tuba, Jackson Schmidt-percussion, Shelby Todd-percussion, Holly Clary-flute, Christopher Mead-tuba
These students earned a 1st division on their ensembles:
Wind Ensemble Flute Choir (Charity Banks, Michelle Elliott, Jaslyn Heggins, Chris Herrada, Susana Salazar, Jessica Stroup), Wind Ensemble Clarinet Quartet (Rebecca Anderson, Randy Beisert, Desiree Gonzalez, Taylor Skidmore), Wind Ensemble Percussion Ensemble (John Brooks, Abraham Castillo, Lauren Hall, David Hatteberg, Kevin Malazzo, Dylan Martinez, Zach Ogles), Freshman Trumpet Trio (Courtney Barlett, Emanuel Bucio, Jesus Canales)
These students earned the ability to travel to Austin and perform in the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May:
Wind Ensemble Flute Choir (Charity Banks, Michelle Elliott, Jaslyn Heggins, Chris Herrada, Susana Salazar, Jessica Stroup), Wind Ensemble Clarinet Quartet (Rebecca Anderson, Randy Beisert, Desiree Gonzalez, Taylor Skidmore), Wind Ensemble Percussion Ensemble (John Brooks, Abraham Castillo, Lauren Hall, David Hatteberg, Kevin Malazzo, Dylan Martinez, Zach Ogles)
All-Region and All-Area Students
Big congrats to these fifteen students who were placed in the Region 3 All-Region Band. After preparing the music since August, these students auditioned through two phases and placed among the highest of all students playing the same instrument. They will participate in the All-Region Band Clinic and Concert in January.
1st row (left to right): Michelle Elliot - Flute, Taylor Hillenbrand - Flute
2nd row (left to right): Susana Salazar - Flute, Ivonne Garcia - Bassoon, Eduardo Reyes - Trumpet, Desiree Gonzalez - Clarinet, Taylor Skidmore - Clarinet, Brianna Darnell - Clarinet
3rd row (left to right): Jesus Canales - Trumpet, Charity Banks - Flute, Roy Mennel - Trombone, Chris Herrada - Piccolo, Randy Beisert - Clarinet, Rebecca Anderson - Clarinet, Desmond Edwards - Clarinet
In addition, Randy Beisert (clarinet) and Chris Herrada (piccolo) will audition for the All-State band in January at Richardson High School. Way to go!!!
UIL Area C Marching Contest
8th place
This is seven places higher than the same contest two years earlier.
Congratulations on a strong finish and for putting the best show of the year on the field!
Way to go Big Blue Band!!!
UIL Region 3 Marching Contest
I I I - Superior rating from all three judges
On to the Area Marching Contest...Way to go Big Blue!!!
DeSoto Classic Marching Contest
10th place overall in Prelims
8th place overall in Finals
Way to go Big Blue!!
Mesquite Marching Festival
All judges gave the Big Blue Band a First Division Rating! Way to go Big Blue!!
Plano Drumline Contest
9th place in Class A
HEB Drumline Contest
9th place in Advanced Class
2008-2009 Band Officers
1st row (left to right): Taylor Skidmore - Treasurer, Deanna Berry - , Katie Thompson - , Megan Hernandez - Junior Representative,
2nd row (left to right): Thomas Head - Librarian, Rebecca Anderson - Historian, Roy Mennel - Vice President, Antonio Paramo - President
Left to Right: Wendy Salazar - Junior Drum Major, Michelle Elliott - Senior Drum Major, Gina Martinez - Color Guard Captain, Ivonne Garcia - Senior Drum Major
Not pictured: John Brooks - Drum Captain, Lauren Hall - Drum Captain
more coming soon!