“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."
“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.
