| WHS Band Accolades (2006-present) |
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| Congratulations to the following students for their great performances at the |
| UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at UT-Austin: |
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| Meghan Rayburn, flute (12) - Solo - Superior Rating/Gold Medalist |
| Matt O’Brien, flute (11) - Solo - Superior Rating/Gold Medalist |
| Angi Shen, flute (11) – WW Quintet – Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Brittany Weber, flute (11) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Marde Meek, oboe (11) – WW Quintet – Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Maddi Braat, bassoon (9) – WW Quintet – Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Vidur Marwaha, clarinet (9) - Solo - Superior Rating/Gold Medalist |
| Austin Sarich, clarinet (10) – WW Quintet – Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Garret Bland, clarinet (10) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| T.J. Sakakini, saxophone (11) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Michael Carey, saxophone (10) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Mitchell Doerr, saxophone (9) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Cody Yamamoto, saxophone quartet (11) - Ensemble Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Tyler Wendell, saxophone quartet (12) - Ensemble Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Lauren Pape, saxophone quartet (12) - Ensemble Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| T.J. Sakakini, saxophone quartet (11) - Ensemble Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Ben Hauser, trumpet (12) - Solo - Superior Rating/Gold Medalist |
| Lindsey Frazier, trumpet (10) - Solo - Superior Rating/Gold Medalist |
| Ryan Fellhauer, horn (12) – WW Quintet – Superior Rating/Bronze Medalist |
| Kelsey Johnson, horn (11) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Amber Abbe, trombone (11) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Carson Hamer, percussion(12) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Aaron James, percussion (11) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Megan Collins, percussion (10) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
| Jennah Johnson, percussion (9) - Solo - Excellent Rating/Silver Medalist |
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| The Wakeland Bands competed in the Heritage Festivals: Atlanta Contest |
| on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, 2010. Results are as follows: |
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| Jazz Band (Mr. Denis/Mr. Gomez): |
| Gold Award; Score = 98.3; 1st Place in Division/Overall (Jazz Band) |
| Maestro Awards for Outstanding Performers: ALL PLAYERS; special award to James Newton, guitar (12) |
| and Tanner Jones, trombone (12) |
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| Concert Band (Mrs. Marquez): |
| Silver Award; Score = 89.0; 1st Place in Division (Large School - 3rd Band) |
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| Symphonic Band (Mr. Denis): |
| Gold Award; Score = 90.5; 1st Place in Division (Large School - 2nd Band); 3rd Place in Overall Competition |
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| Wind Symphony (Mr. Miller): |
| Gold Award; Score = 99.7; 1st Place in Division (Large School Band); 1st Place in Overall Competition |
| Maestro Awards for Outstanding Performers: ALL PLAYERS; special award to Austin Sarich, clarinet (10) |
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| Congrats to the WHS Bands on 3 great performances at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest |
| Concert Band - I-II-II in Concert (Excellent); I-I-I in Sightreading (Superior) |
| Symphonic Band - I-I-I in Concert (Superior); I-I-I in Sightreading (Superior) - 3rd Consecutive Sweepstakes |
| Wind Symphony - I-I-I in Concert (Superior); I-I-I in Sightreading (Superior) - 4th Consecutive Sweepstakes |
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| Congrats to the WHS Jazz Band 1. The Jazz Band 1 earned a 2nd place finish in the AAAA classification |
| at the TCU Jazz Festival on Friday afternoon. Outstanding Musicianship Awards were also awarded to |
| Ben Hauser and James Newton. |
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| Congrats to the WHS Jazz Band 2. The Jazz Band 2 performed in the CCCC Jazz Festival. Oustanding |
| Soloist Awards were given to Michael Carey, Drew Darby, Taylor Fellhauer, and Michael Weldon |
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| Congrats to the WHS Jazz Band 1. The Jazz Band 1 earned a 2nd place finish in the AAAA classification |
| at the UTA Jazz Festival on Friday afternoon. Great job, Jazz 1! |
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| Congrats to the WHS Winterguard. On Friday, Feb 26, the Varsity Winterguard competed at the |
| NTCA Centennial Contest at CHS in Frisco. The WHS Varsity Winterguard won 1st Place in the |
| SAA Division. Thanks to Mr. Kichline, Ms. White, and Mr. Johnston for all their hard work. Bravo! |
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| Congrats to the following Wakeland HS Band students for their placement in the TMEA All-State |
| Ensembles. We’re so proud of your hard work. |
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| Matt O’Brien (11) – 2nd chair Piccolo – 4A All-State Symphonic Band |
| Austin Sarich (10) – 1st chair Bb Clarinet – 4A All-State Symphonic Band |
| Ben Hauser (12) - 4th chair Trumpet - 5A All-State Symphony Orchestra |
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| Congrats to all the members of the Wakeland HS Band who participated in UIL Region 24 |
| Solo and Ensemble Contest. 100 students received a 1st Division Rating, and 62 students |
| are advancing to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest at UT-Austin in May. |
| Special thanks to our amazing private lesson staff for all their great work. |
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| Congrats to the following Wakeland HS Band students who earned placement in the TMEA All-State |
| Bands. They will be performing as part of the 2010 TMEA All-State Clinic/Concert series in San Antonio. |
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| Matt O’Brien (11) – 1st chair Piccolo – 4A All-State Symphonic Band |
| Austin Sarich (10) – 2nd chair Bb Clarinet – 4A All-State Symphonic Band |
| Ben Hauser (12) - 1st chair Trumpet - 5A All-State Band |
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| Congrats to the following Wakeland HS Band students who earned placement in the TMEA All-Region |
| Bands and All-Region Orchestra. Several have also qualified to TMEA Area Competition in January: |
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| Matt O’Brien (11) – 1st chair Piccolo – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Meghan Rayburn (12) – 2nd chair Flute – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Angi Shen (11) – 5th chair Flute – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Kalyani Gupta (11) – 9th chair Flute – 4A Symphonic Band |
| Kristen Bayless (12) – 16th chair Flute - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Marde Meek (11) – 3rd chair Oboe - 4A Symphonic Band; Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Austin Sarich (10) – 1st chair Clarinet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Ryan Mah (9) – 13th chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Vidur Marwaha (9) – 17th chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Garret Bland (10) – 23rd chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Adriane Conner (9) – 17th chair Clarinet – Freshmen Band |
| Parker Snell (10) – 5th chair Bass Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Cody Yamamoto (11) – 1st chair Alto Sax - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Tyler Wendell (12) – 5th chair Alto Sax - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Ben Hauser (12) – 1st chair Trumpet - 5A Wind Ensemble; Symphony Orchestra; 5A Area Qualifier |
| Haley Smith (11) – 5th chair Trumpet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Jeff Sammons (12) – 6th chair Trumpet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Taylor Gill (12) – 8th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Lindsey Frazier (10) – 11th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Daniel Corvin (12) – 17th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Allison Pryor (10) – 4th chair Horn - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Kelsey Johnson (11) – 5th chair Horn - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Ryan Fellhauer (12) – 9th chair Horn - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Emily Lloyd (11) – 16th chair Horn - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Joshua Rivera (12) – 7th chair Trombone - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Amber Abbe (11) – 12th chair Trombone - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Tanner Jones (12) – 2nd chair Euphonium - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Sean Breast (11) – 3rd chair Euphonium - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Matthew Ball (10) – 5th chair Euphonium - 4A Symphonic Band |
| Pedro Chavez Jr. (11) – 2nd chair Tuba - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier |
| Steven Hankins (12) – 8th chair Tuba - 4A Symphonic Band |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, The WHS Band competed in the |
| prestigious UIL AAAA State Marching Band Contest. After the preliminary round, |
| with 26 of Texas’ finest AAAA Bands, the Wakeland Band ranked 7th overall and 1st in |
| the Marching caption. |
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| Following the Finals round, the Wakeland Band earned a 4th place finish - a truly remarkable |
| performance for their debut. |
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| WAKELAND HS BAND NAMED GRAND CHAMPION OF THE CENTENNIAL MARCHING FESTIVAL |
| On Saturday, October 31, the WHS Band was named Grand Champion of the Centennial |
| Marching Festival held at Frisco Memorial Stadium. Additionally, the Band won Best In Class, |
| Best Music, Best Visual Performance, Best General Effect, Best Percussion, and Best Drum Majors. |
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| WAKELAND HS BAND EARNS A SPOT AT THE UIL STATE MARCHING CONTEST |
| On Saturday, October 24, the WHS Band earned a place in the prestigious UIL State Marching |
| Band Competition through their performance at UIL Area B Competition. After an early-morning |
| Prelims run, the Band ranked 2nd going into Finals competition. After Finals, the Wakeland Band |
| was invited to the UIL State Marching Band Contest to be held on Tuesday, Nov 3 in the Alamodome |
| in San Antonio, Texas. |
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| Wakeland HS Band earns 4th consecutive 1st Division Marching Award. |
| On Saturday, October 17, the WHS Band earned their 4th consecutive 1st Division Marching |
| Award at the UIL Region XXIV Marching Contest held at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. |
| The Band received a first division rating from all three judges. |
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| Wakeland HS Band named Finalist and wins GE in Class at the BOA Arlington Regional. |
| On Saturday, October 9, the WHS Band placed 9th of 29 bands in Prelims at the |
| Bands of America Arlington Regional. Additionally, the Band won the General Effect caption for |
| the AAA class. After their Finals performance, the WHS Band placed 9th in overall Finals Competition. |
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| Wakeland HS Band named Grand Champions of the Denton Golden Triangle Marching Contest. |
| On Saturday, October 2, the WHS Band placed First following Prelims competition at the Denton |
| Golden Triangle Marching Contest for the second consecutive year. The Band swept the following |
| captions as well: Best Music; Best Visual Performance; Best General Effect; Best Guard. |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Drumline. The Drumline earned a 4th place finish at the |
| Plano Drumline Contest in the Marching Division. In addition, the cymbals won Best Cymbal Line. |
| Congrats to all! |
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| Congrats to Ben Hauser (trumpet) and James Newton (guitar). Both students earned placement in the |
| TMEA Region XXIV All-Region Jazz Ensemble with their auditions on Saturday. |
| Additionally, James will be recording for the All-State Jazz Ensemble next week. Best of Luck! |
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| Congrats to 5 Wakeland HS Band members who competed in DCI Finals at Lucas Oil |
| Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. We’re proud of your hard work and dedication: |
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| Ben Hauser (trumpet) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST |
| Tanner Jones (euphonium) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST |
| Kate Klontz (field conductor) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST |
| Michael Polarinakis (bass 5) - The Blue Stars |
| Danielle Frenden (guard) - Pioneer |
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| Congrats to the WHS Wind Symphony. On Sunday, July 26, the Wind Symphony entered a recording |
| in the TMEA AAAA State Honor Band Competition. The Band placed 2nd to Friendswood HS. |
| This is the second consecutive year the WHS Wind Symphony has placed 2nd in State Competition. |
| Congrats to all the great performers. |
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| Congrats to the WHS Wind Symphony. On Thursday, June 18, the Wind Symphony entered a recording |
| in the TMEA Area A Honor Band Competition. The Band placed 1st, advancing to TMEA State |
| Competition on Sunday, July 26 in San Antonio. This is the second consecutive year the WHS Wind Symphony |
| has earned a trip to the TMEA State Honor Band Process (2008 in AAA and 2009 in AAAA). Congrats to all! |
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| Congrats to the WHS Wind Symphony. On Monday, June 8, the Wind Symphony entered a recording |
| in the TMEA Region XXIV Honor Band Competition. The Band placed 1st, advancing to TMEA Area A |
| Competition on Thursday, June 18. Great work, Wind Symphony! |
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| To see a picture of the Wind Symphony’s Murchison performance… |
| CLICK HERE |
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| Congrats to Wakeland High School’s UIL State Solo and Ensemble Performers. On Saturday, May 30, |
| 32 WHS Band members travelled to Austin to participate in the UIL TSSEC held on the UT-Austin campus. |
| 4 soloists earned Superior Ratings: Angi Shen (flute); Matt O’Brien (flute); Marde Meek (oboe); Ryan Fellhauer (horn) |
| 7 soloists earned Excellent Ratings: Andi Martinez (oboe); Adam Jordan (clarinet); Julie Berkhimer (trumpet); |
| Taylor Gill (trumpet); Lindsey Frazier (trumpet); Carson Hamer (percussion); Trevor Abrams (percussion) |
| Congrats to all who participated! |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Wind Symphony. On Thursday, May 14, the Wind Symphony earned straight |
| Superior Ratings at the Peak Festival SpringFest at the Murchison PAC (University of North Texas). |
| Additionally, the Wind Symphony was awarded the Best Overall Band at the contest. |
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| Outstanding Soloist Awards were earned by the following Wind Symphony Members: |
| Flutes: Meghan Rayburn, Angi Shen, Matt O’Brien |
| Oboes: Marde Meek, Andi Martinez |
| Clarinets: Adam Jordan |
| Saxophones: Ryan Hauser, Lauren Pape, Tyler Wendell, Cody Yamamoto |
| Trumpets: Ben Hauser, Lindsey Frazier |
| Horns: Ryan Fellhauer |
| Trombones: Josh Rivera |
| Tubas: Nathaniel Fravel |
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| All Sections were awarded the Outstanding Section Award. |
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| On Friday, April 17, 2009, the Bands competed in the Cajun Showcase of Music |
| in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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| Concert Band (AAAA Band 3): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-2) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Band 3 |
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| Symphonic Band (AAAA Band 2): |
| Second Division/Excellent Ratings (2-2-2) |
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| Jazz Band (AAAA Jazz Band): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-1) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Jazz Band |
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| Wind Symphony (AAAA Band 1): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-1) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Band 1 |
| Best Overall Band of the Contest |
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| Congrats to the 3 Wakeland HS Concert Bands who participated in the UIL Region XXIV |
| 4A Concert and Sightreading Contest. |
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| WHS Concert Band (Sarah Marquez, conductor) - AAAA Sub Non-Varsity |
| I-I-II = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| II-II-II = 2nd Division/Excellent ratings in Sightreading |
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| WHS Symphonic Band (Arturo J. Denis, conductor) - AAAA Non-Varsity |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Sightreading |
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| WHS Wind Symphony (Gerry Miller, conductor) - AAAA Varsity |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Sightreading |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Winterguards on another great weekend. |
| All 3 Winterguards competed in the Aledo NTCA Contest. |
| The G3 Winterguard placed 5th in the Regional A - White Division. |
| The JV Winterguard placed 6th in the Regional A - Purple Division. |
| The Varsity Winterguard placed 3rd in their first show as a Scholastic A Guard. |
| Great work, guards! |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Winterguards on a VERY successful weekend! |
| The G3 Winterguard competed at the Centennial HS NTCA Contest on Friday night. They placed 3rd in the |
| Novice Class and advanced into Regional A Competition for the remainder of the season. |
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| The JV Winterguard competed for the first time in the WGI Austin Regional on Saturday morning. They placed 4th |
| in their WGI Debut performance. Way to go! |
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| The Varsity Winterguard made history when, in their Winterguard International Debut Performance, they placed 4th |
| in the 1st Round of Scholastic A Competition and advanced to Finals. When the 2 rounds met, the WHS Varisty |
| Winterguard finished 13th overall. Congrats on being named WGI Regional Finalists and automatically advancing to |
| NTCA’s Scholastic A Class as a result of this achievement. |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, February 7, 2009, 120 WHS Band members participated in the |
| UIL Region XXIV Solo and Ensemble Contest. At the highly-competitive contest, 75 students earned a 1st Division, |
| and 40 qualifed for the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Congrats to all involved! |
| Check the Solo and Ensemble page for individual results. |
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| Congrats to Wakeland High School’s first TWO All-State Band Members! |
| On Saturday, January 10, 6 WHS Band members auditioned in the TMEA Area A Round at Abilene |
| Christian University. 2 were chosen as the first All-State students in the school’s history: |
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| Marde Meek, oboe |
| Ben Hauser, trumpet |
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| Congrats to the All-Region Band Members. On Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6, |
| 75 members of the Wakeland HS Band auditioned for the TMEA All-Region Bands. Of those, |
| 27 student-musicians were chosen to be members of the TMEA All-Region Bands. They are… |
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| Matt O’Brien, piccolo (10) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Meghan Rayburn, flute (11) - 2nd chair in 4A Band; 2nd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Angi Shen, flute (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band |
| Marde Meek, oboe (10) - 1st chair in 4A Band; Principal chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Courtney Ginger, oboe (10) - 4th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Adam Jordan, clarinet (12) - 3rd chair in 4A Band; 3rd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Austin Sarich, clarinet (9) - 8th chair in 4A Band |
| Garret Bland, clarinet (9) - 11th chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Connie Herrera, bass clarinet (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Parker Snell, bass clarinet (9) - 3rd chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Lauren Pape, tenor sax (11) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Scott Curry, bari sax (12) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Ben Hauser, trumpet (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band; 3rd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Haley Smith, trumpet (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band; 6th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Lindsey Frazier, trumpet (9) - 8th chair in 4A Band |
| Taylor Gill, trumpet (11) - 10th chair in 4A Band |
| Ryan Fellhauer, horn (11) - 4th chair in 4A Band; 4th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Kelsey Johnson, horn (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band; 6th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Nathan Lloyd, horn (12) - 7th chair in 4A Band; 7th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Allison Pryor, horn (9) - 5th chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Josh Rivera, trombone (11) - 6th chair in 4A Band |
| Tanner Jones, euphonium (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Sean Breast, euphonium (10) - 4th chair in 4A Band |
| Nathaniel Fravel, tuba (11) - 1st chair in 4A Band; Principal chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Steven Hankins, tuba (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Pedro Chavez, tuba (10) - 4th chair in 4A Band |
| Russell Pape, tuba (9) - 5th chair in 9th Grade Band |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Drumline. On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Drumline |
| competed in the Lone Star Classic Drumline Competition sponsored by Marcus HS. The Drumline |
| placed 8th in Marching Competition, competing against some of the best drumlines in the state. |
| Congrats to Mr. Gomez, his staff, and all the students for their great work. |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, November 1, the WHS Band competed in |
| the Centennial Marching Festival. The Band placed 4th after Prelims and 6th after Finals. |
| Way to go, Band! |
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| Congratulations to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, the WHS Band earned straight |
| 1st Division Ratings at the UIL Region XXIV Marching Contest held at Standridge Stadium in |
| Carrollton. This is the 3rd consecutive year for the WHS Band to earn straight superior ratings |
| at UIL Marching Contest. Way to go, Band! |
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| Congrats to the WHS Band! On Saturday, October 11, 2008, the WHS Band competed in the |
| 2nd Annual Little Elm Marching Classic on the Lake. After the Preliminary Round, the WHS Band |
| placed 3rd, winning the Guard caption. After the Finals Round, the Band placed 5th and again |
| won the Guard caption. Congrats to all! |
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| Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Congrats to the WHS Band for being named |
| GRAND CHAMPION at the Denton Golden Triangle Marching Competition. |
| After the Prelims Round, the Band placed 3rd and won the General Effect - |
| Visual Caption and the Marching Caption. Following their stellar Finals |
| Performance, the Wakeland Band ranked 1st PLACE, winning the Music, |
| Marching, and General Effect - Visual Captions. Congrats to all! |
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| Congrats to our first two All-Region Band Members of the 2008-2009 School Year. |
| On Saturday, September 20, auditions were held for the 2008-2009 TMEA All-Region Jazz |
| Ensemble. Of 6 WHS students who auditioned, 2 earned placement in the jazz ensembles. |
| Ben Hauser earned a trumpet spot in the 2nd All-Region Jazz Band, and James Newton earned |
| the top jazz guitar spot in the 1st Jazz Band and will be advancing to Area competition |
| next Wednesday. Congrats to both! |