FBA Band is #1

“2014-2015 TAPPS 2A State Champions”  

The FBA Eagle Symphonic Band traveled to compete in the TAPPS State Championship meet which was held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Over 1800 events took place over three days. Our band students competed in a total of 29 events and brought home

30 Superior medals!

Congratulations  to the following students:

Janie N. – Clarinet Solo - Superior

Rachel C. – Alto Sax Solo - Superior

Dixie R. – Trumpet Solo - Superior

Douglass H. – Trumpet Solo - Superior

John H. – Trumpet Solo - Superior

Mitchell W. – Trumpet Solo – Superior

Joshua R. – Snare Solo – Superior

Rachel, Janie, Ellie – Clarinet Trio – Superior

Shinaiya, Janie, Taylor – Mixed Woodwind Trio – Superior

Callie, Gabryella, Grace – Flute Trio – Superior

Douglass, James, Dustin, Alyssa – Mixed Brass Ensemble – Superior

Bryton, John, Mitchell – Trumpet Trio – Superior

Frank, Douglass, Dixie, Alyssa – Trumpet Quartet – Superior

Frank, Douglass, Dixie – Trumpet Trio - Superior

These students are also to be commended for giving very solid, musical performances:

Callie B. – Flute Solo – Excellent

Gabryella C. – Flute Solo – Excellent

Grace H. – Flute Solo – Excellent

Kyle L. – Alto Sax Solo – Excellent

Natalie B. – Bari Sax Solo – Excellent

Bryton B. – Trumpet Solo – Excellent

Frank H. – Trumpet Solo – Excellent

Caleb A. – Trombone Solo – Excellent

Michael G. – Trombone Solo – Excellent

Alyssa S. – Baritone Solo – Excellent

Callie, Gabryella, Shinaiya, Grace – Flute Quartet – Excellent

Natalie, Rachel, Kyle – Saxophone Trio – Excellent

Caleb, Michael, James – Trombone Trio – Excellent

The FBA Symphonic Band also competed in the Concert and Sight-Reading portion of the contest.

  

All three judges gave the band’s concert performance a  

“Superior” rating. 

  

They said we have a “nice band sound,” were “very well prepared,” and “students demonstrated a strong understanding of style, tempo, dynamics, and musical interpretation.” In the sight-reading portion, the judge said the “band played with confidence” and they are a “very well taught group.”  

The band received a “Superior” rating in sight-reading. 

Earning a superior in both concert and sight-reading contests gave the band the “Sweepstakes Award.”  

We were one of two bands that received "Sweepstakes."

Eleven 2A schools were present on Saturday. Our school earned almost 200 points more than any other school and was named: 

“2014-2015 TAPPS 2A State Champions”  

We could not have done any of this without placing God at the forefront of everything we do. We truly have some amazingly talented students here. Please congratulate the band for their accomplishments. The band says, “Thank you parents, teachers, and administrators for your support and encouragement.”

The band’s spring concert  - "Around the World in 60 minutes" - will be held Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. All are invited to attend and celebrate with us.

FBA Band received Superior Ratings at Pre-TAPPS contest held February 24, 2015

Congratulations to the FBA Eagle Symphonic Band for receiving a Superior Rating (I) in their concert performance and a Superior Rating (I) in sight-reading competition! The judges said they are a "very musical group that really showed off [their] musicianship," "overall great sound," and "your director has taught you well."

The following high school band students performed solos for the judge and received honors:

Callie – flute solo - Superior

Grace –  flute solo - Superior

Gabby –  flute solo - Superior

Janie  – clarinet solo - Superior

Rachel  – alto sax solo - Superior

Natalie  – bari sax solo - Superior

Dixie  – trumpet solo - Superior

Douglass  – trumpet solo - Superior

John  – trumpet solo - Superior

Alyssa  – euphonium solo - Superior

Joshua  – snare drum solo - Superior

Kyle  – alto sax solo - Excellent

Frank – trumpet solo - Excellent

Mitchell – trumpet solo - Excellent

Caleb  – trombone solo - Excellent
 

The following small ensembles also received awards:

Flute Trio – Gabby, Grace, Callie – Superior

Trumpet Trio – Dixie, Douglass, Frank – Superior

Trumpet Quartet – Dixie, Douglass, Frank, Alyssa – Superior

Brass Quartet – Douglass, Alyssa, James, Dustin – Superior

Clarinet Trio – Janie, Ellie, Rachel – Excellent

Saxophone Trio – Kyle, Rachel, Natalie - Excellent

Trumpet Trio – Mitchell, John, Bryton – Excellent

The band students will compete at the State Championship meet at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor on Saturday, March 28th. 

We pray these students will continue to bring joy to others and will receive God's many blessings through the gift of music. Congratulations, again, to all!