Big Spring Junior High School band students competed in All-region band performances last weekend.
Auditions were held in December to see who would earn a spot in the Region VI Bands. Featured students made the band, from the junior high section.
The high school students gave their concert on Jan. 18. There were 11 students who qualified for the area level of auditions, There were also two who made it to the All-state level.
The students who advanced to State will represent Big Spring ISD at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention on Feb. 15 in San Antonio. The Junior High School students presented their concert on Jan. 25 at Lakeview HS in San Angelo.
These students showed off their talent well and represented Steer Nation and Big Spring well. Leading these students are: Band Directors - Mr. John Landin, Mr. Joshua Carroll, Mr. Hudson Dougherty, and Mr. Gabe Martinez.
“We are very grateful for all of our hard working students in our band program. Along with them, we want to thank all of our parents, administrators, and friends of the Big Spring Steer band! The Steer Band is one of Big Spring ISD’S finest attributes,” Band Director Gabe Martinez, said. “Go band!”
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From bottom to top Junior High Band Brass; percussions: Tristen Pugh, Trystan Gonzales, Alyssa Doll, Marco Salinas, Ashley Melendez, Armando Bravo, Matthew Cuellar, Gavin Barnett, Tyson Hodges, Jayden Overton, Tyler Ramirez, John Maniyali, Alysandra De La Cruz, Cloe Viasana, Isaac Collazo, Jeremiah Austin, Zachary Conner, Joshua Dominguez, and Joshua Rios.
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Students pictured, from bottom to top are Junior High Symphonic Band members: Steffany Pina, Jayson Garza, Juan Lara, Michaella Seale, and Jaxon Zaccardo.
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Students pictured from left to right: Amelia Martin, Sadie Garcia, Itzel Marquez, Jaysena Roberts; Back Row: Marissa Salazar, Valerie Valencia, Gisselle Holguin, Ransom Collette, Tyler Lopez, Chloe Paredez, and Mya Rocha.
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Big Spring High School All State Band Qualifiers, Sean Tan, bass trombone and Gage Davidson, alto saxaphone.
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Students pictured from bottom to top: Hailey Harrington, Zuillemy Castillo, Alexa Mehan, Isis Nesbitt, Aki Batterton, Juis Varela, David Villagrana, Nevaeh Lopez, Arely Cruz, Evan Medrano, Matthew Salazar, Christian Martinez, and Max De Leon.
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Pictured above are members of the Big Spring High School Band after they performed their Region VI Band Concert in Andrews, last weekend. Pictured below, left to right: David Summers, Emily Kocak, Rocky Ramirez, Gia Ortega, and Valerie Hernandez.