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MUSIC CLUSTER NEWS

Music Students Win Big!
Congratulations to the following musicians that competed Saturday at the UIL Solo & Ensemble
Contest in Coppell:
Josephine Mickelsen (12) Flute Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Toria Troxel (9) Flute Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Giavonna Briscoe (10) Flute Solo Rating I
Gladys Lopez (11) Piccolo Solo Rating II
Irae Yoo (11) Clarinet Solo Rating I
Ariel Stevenson (11) Bass Clarinet Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Erica Cruz (9) Bass Clarinet Solo Rating I
Freddie Rodriguez (9) Alto Saxophone Solo Rating II
Alejandro Rodriguez (10) Tenor Saxophone Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Juan Alonso (10) Tuba Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Zach Whittlesey (11) Timpani Solo Rating I
John Christie (11) Marimba Solo Rating I, State Qualified
Flute Quartet Rating I, State Qualified
Gladys Lopez (11)
Samone Melrose (10)
Giavonna Briscoe (10)
Toria Troxel (9)
State qualification earns a trip to compete in the UIL Texas State Solo &Ensemble Contest held on the University of Texas in Austin.

CONGRATULATIONS
The following music students competed in the DISD Band Solo & Ensemble contest this past Saturday at Lang MS:
Ashton Swanson (9) Timpani Solo Rating: 1
John Christie (11) Marimba Solo Rating: 1
Juan Alonso (10) Tuba Solo Rating: 1
Irae Yoo (11) Clarinet Solo Rating: 1
Toria Troxel (9) Flute Solo Rating: 1
Gladys Lopez (11) Piccolo Solo Rating: 1
Alejandro Rodriguez (10) Tenor Sax Solo Rating: II
Giavonna Briscoe (10) Flute Solo Rating: II
Flute Trio Rating: 1
Giavonna Briscoe (10)
Gladys Lopez (11)
Samone Melrose (10)
Toria Troxel (9)
Brass Quintet Rating: II
Bradley Ashmore (9)
Juan Castro (11)
Uriel Chavez (9)
Ana Gonzalez (9)
Jordan Walker (9)

TEXAS ALL STATE MUSICIANS
The following students have been named TEXAS ALL STATE MUSICIANS and will attending the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) annual convention in San Antonio, February 10 - 13. The will be performing with various Choirs, String Orchestras and Symphony Orchestras.

Josh Bailey (12)
Chloe Bonner (12)
Bryson Camper (11)
Vincent Fleo (11)
Madison Christ (11)
D'Andre Horn (12)
Julian Nguyen (11)
Courtney O'Keefe (10)
Oneyda Padierna (12)
Allie Stewart (9)

UIL Orchestra SOLO ENSEMBLE
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the UIL Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, January 30. We had 27
students make it to the State level.

Annie Allison Superior_State
Cory Baranski Superior_State
Miriam Beebe Superior_State
Patrice Briggs Superior_State
John Burnett Superior_State
Amanda Burris Superior_State
Jacqueline Darrow Superior_State
JeRae Dublin Superior_State
Megan Fosha Superior_State
Richmond Greene Superior_State
Chang Kim Superior_State
Andie Kohrs Superior_State
Danielle Lamotthe Superior_State
Darrell Luther Superior_State
Ava Molina Superior_State
Ashley Montez Superior_State
Maureen Montgomery Superior_State
Joseph Newton Superior_State
Julian Nguyen Superior_State
Esmec O’Brian Superior_State
Courtney O’Keefe Superior_State
Julia Pridavka Superior_State
Allie Stewart Superior_State
Kody Thiessen Superior_State
Carlos Vargas Superior_State
Cristina Vega Superior_State
Alexander Villalobos Superior_State
Elvia Limon_ Superior
Karen Parks_ Superior
Karen Garza_ Superior
Nathali Cardoza_ Excellent
Morgan Dunlap_ Excellent
Benjamin Nguyen_ Excellent
Teresa Lazo_ Excellent
Emmanuel Menacho_ Excellent
Zoe Dalzell_ Excellent

All-State Choral Results for 2010
Soprano 1
Oneyda Padierna, 1st Chair—Mixed Choir
Mallory Ayliffe, 12th Chair—Alternate

Soprano 2
Madison Christ, 6th Chair – Women’s Choir

Alto 2
Chloe Bonner, 6th Chair – Women’s Choir
Mary Kate Kenney, 11th Chair—Alternate
Courtney Blakely, 12th Chair—Alternate

Tenor 1
D’Andre Horn, 8th Chair—Men’s Choir
Daniel Lucio, 10th Chair—Alternate

Baritone
Josh Bailey, 6th Chair—Men’s Choir

Bass 2
Vincent Fleo, 8th Chair—Men’s Choir
Bryson Camper, 4th Chair—Mixed Choir

All Region Band Results
The following students have made all-region in Band under the direction of David Large:

Honors Band:
Austin Allen - Percussion - 2nd Chair
Juan Alonoso - Tuba - 4th Chair
Rachel Braun - Bassoon - 2nd Chair
Connor Friday - Oboe - 1st Chair
Gladys Lopez - Piccolo - 1st Chair
Josey Mickelsen - Flute - 8th Chair

Symphonic Band:
Alcee Chriss - Eb Clarinet - 1st Chair
Elliot Wright - Tenor Saxophone - 2nd Chair
Lessie Vonner - Trumpet - 1st Chair
Bradley Ashmore - Trumpet - 3rd Chair

AREA Band:
Austin Allen - Percussion
Rachel Braun - Bassoon
Connor Friday - Oboe
Gladys Lopez - Piccolo

All State Strings Results
The following students have made all-state under the direction of David Large:

Julian Nguyen - Violin - Symphonic Orchestra
Courtney O'Keefe - Viola - Philharmonic Orchestra
Allie Stewart - Violin - String Orchestra

CONGRATULATIONS for Results of Pre-Area Band Auditions
Results of Pre-Area Band auditions on Monday at Duncanville High School, Director: Mr. Luis Martinez:

Gladys Lopez (11) Piccolo
Conner Friday (12) Oboe
Rachel Braun (12) Bassoon
Austin Allen (11) Percussion

All have qualified for AREA Band auditions on January 9 in Waco and the final stage on auditions for ALL-State.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Wind Ensemble
Congratulations to the following members of the Wind Ensemble that competed this past weekend in the Region 20 All-Region Band auditions at Coppell High School:

Alcee Chriss (12): Eb Clarinet, Symphonic Band

Elliot Wright (12): Tenor Saxophone, 2nd Chair
Symphonic Band

Lessie Voner (11): Trumpet, 1st Chair Symphonic Band

Bradley Ashmore (9): Trumpet, 3rd Chair
Symphonic Band

Josey Mickelsen (12): Flute, 8th Chair Honors Band

Gladys Lopez (11): Piccolo, 1st Chair Honors Band

Connor Friday (12): Oboe, 1st Chair Honors Band

Rachel Braun (12): Bassoon, 2nd Chair Honors Band

Juan Alonoso (10): Tuba, 4th Chair Honors Band

Austin Allen (11): Percussion, 2nd Chair Honors Band

Gladys, Connor, Rachel, Juan and Austin will continue on to the Pre-Area Band audition on Monday Dec. 14 in Duncanville High School and hopefully make the AREA Band auditions on the final step to the Texas All-State Band or Orchestra. Good Luck!


BTW Named Grammy Signature School Finalist
The Grammy Foundation has posted the list for Grammy Signature Schools, 2010 on their website: www.GRAMMYintheSchools.com. BTW has been named a semi-finalist and is now ready to enter the next phase in the process. Supplemental materials will need to be prepared and submitted. Music faculty member, Bart Marantz, has done the initial submission of application for this honor.

TMEA Region 20 - Round 3 Results: Choir
The following Choir students will be advancing to Area Auditions on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in Waco, Texas.

Soprano 1
2nd chair Oneyda Padierna
4th chair Savannah Saxton
5th chair Mallory Ayliffe
1st Alternate Adrienne Walker
2nd Alternate Kristen Valenski

Soprano 2
5th chair Madison Christ
2nd Alternate Chloe Sturges

Alto 1
5 th chair Nicole Ayala

Alto 2
1st chair Mary Kate Kenney
3rd chair Courtney Blakely
5th chair Chloe Bonner

Tenor 1
1st chair D’Andre Horn
2nd chair Daniel Lucio
2nd Alternate Luis Navarette

Tenor 2
4th chair LaQualon Choice

Bass 1
2nd chair Joshua Bailey
4th chair Truett Davis

Bass 2
1st chair Bryson Camper
3rd chair Vincent Fleo

All Region Orchestra Winds Auditions
At the All Region Orchestra Winds Auditions held in Duncanville, November 5, three BTW students placed. There were 255 students auditioning for 24 slots.

Principal Piccolo: Gladys Lopez Area Candidate
Principal Oboe: Conner Friday Area Candidate
Bassoon: Rachel Braun

Orchestra Places in Regional Competition

Annie Allison --- Honor 4th Chair Viola
Miriam Beebe --- Honor 11th Chair Viola
Patrice Briggs --- Honor 14th Chair Cello
Amanda Burris --- Sym 1st Chair 2nd Violin (5th Chair overall)
Nathali Cardoza --- Honor 12th Chair Viola

JeRae Dublin --- Honor 2nd Chair 2nd (6th chair overall)
Morgan Dunlap --- Honor 9th Chair 1st Violin
Megan Fosha --- Sym 18th Chair 1st Violin
Richmond Greene --- Honor 9th Chair Cello
Angelo Guerrero --- Sym 13th Chair 2nd Violin

Judith Gutierrez --- Honor 3rd Chair 2nd Violin
Alexandra Joyce --- Sym 2nd Chair String Bass
Chang Kim --- Honor 10th Chair Viola
Andie Kohrs --- Sym 7th Chair 1st Violin
Arianna Kossie --- Sym 13th Chair Viola

Danielle Lamotthe --- Honor 11th Chair Cello
Teresa Lazo --- Sym 12th Chair Viola
Carol Lightfoot --- Honor 3rd Chair Viola
Darrell Luther --- Honor 3rd chair Cello
Caleb Mallett --- Honor 11th Chair 1st Violin

Christopher McGee --- Honor 5th Chair String Bass
Emmanuel Menacho --- Honor 8th Chair 2nd Violin
Ava Molina --- Honor 7th Chair Viola
Ashley Montez --- Honor 15th Chair 1st Violin

Maureen Montgomery --- Honor 8th Chair 1st violin
Joseph Newton --- Sym 4th Chair String Bass
Benjamin Nguyen --- Honor 11th Chair 2nd Violin
Julian Nguyen --- Honor 1st Chair 1st Violin Concert Master
Courtney O’Keefe --- Honor 2nd Chair Viola

Karen Parks --- Honor 7th Chair Viola
Julia Pridavka --- Honor 13th Chair 1st Violin
Stephen Raveneau --- Honor 16th Chair Cello
Allie Stewart --- Honor 5th Chair 1st Violin
Kody Thiessen --- Honor 2nd Chair String Bass

Gustavo Torres --- Honor 17th Chair 2nd Violin
Carlos Vargas --- Honor 12th Chair Cello
Cristina Vega --- Honor 20th Chair 2nd Violin

All City Tryout Results for Orchestra
50 students entered the competition and 48 students placed.

Allie Stewart 1st Violin 1st Chair
Julian Nguyen 1st Violin 2nd Chair
Maureen Montgomery 1st Violin 5th Chair
JeRae Dublin 1st Violin 6th Chair
Ashley Montez 1st Violin 9th Chair
Julia Pridavka 1st Violin 10th Chair

Amanda Burris 1st Violin 11th Chair
Emmanuel Menacho 1st Violin 12th Chair
Andie Kohrs 1st Violin 13th Chair
Judith Gutierrez 1st Violin 14th Chair
Benjamin Nguyen 1st Violin 15th Chair
Caleb Mallett 1st Violin 16th Chair

Cristina Vega 1st Violin 17th Chair
Morgan Dunlap 2nd Violin 1st Chair
Chanel Flowers 2nd Violin 2nd Chair
John Burnett 2nd Violin 3rd chair
Gustavo Torres 2nd Violin 4th Chair
Valencia Sneed 2nd Violin 6th Chair

Elvia Limon 2nd Violin 6th Chair
Megan Fosha 2nd Violin 7th Chair
Linda Thomas 2nd Violin 8th Chair
Angelo Guerrero 2nd Violin 10th Chair
Taylor Hill 2nd Violin 12th Chair
Carol Lightfoot Viola 1st Chair

Courtney O’keefe Viola 2nd Chair
Miriam Beebe Viola 3rd Chair
Ava Molina Viola 5th Chair
Annie Allison Viola 7th Chair
Karen Parks Viola 8th Chair
Zoe Dalzell Viola 10th chair

Nathali Cardoza Viola 11th Chair
Arianna Kossie Viola 12th Chair
Kim Chang Viola 13th Chair
Kaitlyn Schweyer Viola 14th Chair
Teresa Lazo Viola 15th Chair
Richmond Greene Cello 1st Chair

Danielle Lamotthe Cello 2nd Chair
Darrell Luther Cello 3rd Chair
Patrice Briggs Cello 4th chair
Carlos Vargas Cello 5th Chair
Jacqueline Darrow Cello 8th Chair
Cory Baranski Cello 10th Chair

Stephen Raveneau Cello 12th Chair
Karen Garza Cello 14th Chair
Christopher McGee String Bass 1st Chair
Kody Thiessen String Bass 3rd Chair
Joseph Newton String Bass 4th Chair
Alexandra Joyce String Bass 5th Chair

TMEA Region XX 1st Round Results for Choir
Eighty-one of our Choir students under the direction of Gloria Stephens auditioned at Coppell High School on Sept 28. Fifty-eight students placed plus three alternates. These students will advance to round 2 on Sat, Oct 17 in Waxahachie!

Soprano 1 – Section 1
Snd chair Emily Domhoff
3rd chair Savvy Saxton
5th chair Emily Fabian
6th chair Alexa Weiand
7th chair Tresha Spencer
8th chair Becca Spigel
9th chair Logan Herod
Alternate Jasmine Johnson

Soprano 2 – Section 1
3rd chair Madison Christ
7th chair Sara Baca
8th chair Sydney Duncan
9th chair Sacha Dunlevy 5

Alto 1 – Section 1 Alto 1 – Section 2 3
rd chair Abigail Jackson
4th chair Nicole Ayala
8th chair Emily Levinstone

Alto 2 Tenor 1
1st chair Mary Kate Kenney
2nd chair Courtney Blakely
4 th chair Chloe Bonner
8th chair Maiya Beavers Tenor 2
15th chair Dacia Kings
17th chair Mary Archibald
18th chair Demi Hairston
21st chair Kiffany Washington
23rd chair Marlyn Sanchez

Soprano 1 – Section 2
2nd chair Oneyda Padierna
5th chair Mallory Ayliffe
6th chair Adrienne Walker
7th chair Erika Holland
0th chair Kristen Valenski 8
1th chair Danielle Shubbe
12th chair Chabely Rodriguez
Alternate Sterling Sherman

Soprano 2 – Section 2 3
1st chair Maddie Bueter
2nd chair Michelle Mackey
4th chair Chloe Sturges
5th chair Hannah Martin
Alternate Lorian Jones

Alto 1 – Section 2
3 rd chair Rian Lashley
4th chair Autumn McManus

Tenor 1
1st chair
1st chair Daniel Lucio
2nd chair Luis Navarette
5th chair D’Andre Horn

Tenor 2
3rd chair LaQualon
11th chair Ramian
7th chair Ben Higginbotham

Bass 1
2nd chair Josh Bailey
3rd chair Elliott Skinner
4th chair Truett Davis
10th chair Josh Meza
11th chair Ramon Gonzales
13th chair Keylon Scott
19th chair Sir Young
24th chair Demonte Chism
Alternate Ricardo Jaramillo

Bass 2
1st chair Bryson Camper
2nd chair Vincent Fleo
6th chair Telvin Hamilton
12th chair Dorian Alston

All Region Jazz Results for BTW
Each group has about 18 musicians; a quarter of the seats were taken by BTW musicians under the direction of Bart Marantz, jazz instructor.

Elliot Wright - Tenor Sax - 1st Band - 1st Chair - Taped For State
Michael Mitchell - Drums - 1st Band - 1st Chair - Taped For State
Tony Gutierrez - Drums - 1st Band - 1st Chair - Taped For State
Matthew Bobineaux - Alto Sax - 1st Band - 1st Chair - Taped For State
Jim Campo - Bass - 1st Band - 1st Chair - Taped For State
Alex Silver - Alto Sax - 2nd Band - 2nd Chair
Grayson Schweers - Bass - 2nd Band - 1st Chair
Xavier Christian - Piano - 2nd Band - 1st Chair

All City Band Results Announced
CONGRATULATIONS to the following members of the BTWHSPVA Wind Ensemble that competed Monday night in the DMEA All-City Band auditions at Skyline High School:

Galdys Lopez (11), 1st chair Flute
Toria Troxel (9), 2nd chair Flute
Simone Melrose (10), 6th chair Flute
Irae Yoo (11), 2nd chair Clarinet

Taylor Tong (10), 14th chair Clarinet
Ariel Stevenson (11), 1st chair Bass Clarinet
Erica Cruz (9), 2nd chair Bass Clarinet
Alex Silver (10), 1st chair Alto Saxophone
Freddie Rodriguez (9), 6th chair Alto Saxophone

Alejandro Rodriguez (10) 1st chair Tenor Saxophone Bradley Ashmore (9), 5th chair Trumpet
Jordan Walker (9), 10th chair Trumpet
Uriel Chavez (9), 9th chair Trombone
Juan Alonzo (10), 1st chair Tuba

Erica Taylor (10), 1st chair Percussion
Forrest Gray (9), 3rd chair Percussion
Ray Taylor (9), 8th chair Percussion

 

 

MUSIC
EVENTS

September
23 - 25
"Always Imagine"
7:00 pm
MAT

October 8, 2009
Fall Choir Concert
7:00 pm
Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

Oct 20
Wind Ensemble & Orchestra Concert
7:00
MAT

Oct 22 - 23
Wind Ensemble & Orchestra Concert
7:00
MAT

November 19 - 20, 2009
Music Senior Showcase
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Music classrooms, MAT & Band Hall

December 9 - 10, 2009
The Nutcracker Concert
7:00 pm
MAT
Admission: FREE

December: TBD
Classical Piano Concert
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

April 21, 22, 23, 2010
Music Department Grand Concert
7:00 pm
MAT