Archive for Awards
Percussion Solo & Ensemble Success
Posted by: | CommentsOn Friday, March 5, the FHS Percussion Department presented An Evening of Percussion. The FHS percussionists performed solos and ensembles followed by a marching percussion clinic which included the incoming 8th grade percussionists from Friendswood Junior High. The clinician for the evening was Mr. Rick Rodriguez from Spring HS. Mr. Rodriguez is a nationally know conductor, composer, and instructor of percussion. Mr. Rodriguez will be writing the battery percussion parts for the FHS Marching Band next fall.
Earning Excellent ratings in solo performance were Joey Mains, Andrew Wiley, Jillian Olson, Marissa Persaud, Conner Borne, Dan Rutledge, and Austin Martin.
Earning Superior ratings in solo performance were Daniel Du, Michael Gregory, Dino Georgeton, Blake Disiere, Connor Yee, Will Hibbs, Sarah Meyer, Tayler Guidry, Brian Markley, Ryan Bynum, Jenny Baglio, Brooke Mendenhall, Garrett Bynum, Nader Asgari, Nick Scarpa, JP Hranitzky, Daniel Nandin, Jordan Salley, Kathleen Cain and Darian Larsen.
Earning Superior ratings for ensemble performances were Daniel Du, Michael Gregory, Dino Georgeton, Blake Disiere, Brian Markley, Andrew Wiley, Joey Mains, Joe Garza, Conner Borne, Dan Rutledge, Austin Martin, Ryan Bynum, Jenny Baglio, Brooke Mendenhall, Garrett Bynum, Nader Asgari, Nick Scarpa, JP Hranitzky, Daniel Nandin, Jordan Salley, Kathleen Cain, Darian Larsen, Tayler Guidry, Will Hibbs, Sarah Meyer, Jillian Olson, Marissa Persaud, and Connor Yee.
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Congratulations to the students for an outstanding job! The FHS Percussion Department will present their Spring Percussion Concert on Monday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m., at Friendswood High School.
Director of Percussion at FHS is Julio Sanchez.
Solo & Ensemble Success
Posted by: | CommentsFHS Band Solo & Ensemble Success
On Saturday, Feb. 6, FHS Band students from Symphonic, Concert I and Concert II competed at the Region 17 UIL Solo & Ensemble contest at Clear Creek High School. The students performed individually and in small groups for judges from around the Houston area and earned 113 medals.
Winning a Bronze medal was Andres Soto. Winning Silver Medals were Kristen Taylor, Danielle Gruber, Melanie Forsyth, Alex Taylor, Sam Brackett, Matthew Laitkep, Scott Morse, Jordan Devera, John-Daniel Ryan, Brandon Haskins, Emily Irby, Kieth Shannon, JC Tyer, Josh Warren, and Taylor Watson.
Winning Gold Medals were: Kristen Davis, Sarah Faxel, Abby Livesay, Morgan Mihovil, Carissa Petersen, Abbey Rogers, Kyle Wiley, Josh Gates, Rachel Goeken, Cristine Kristof, Tyler Havlik, Allison Carlin, Kelsey Faust, Joylynn Grady, Liz Harris, Yanelli Rubio, Julianna Strickland, Meghan Vickery, Taylor Williams, Ben Clements, Matthew McVey, Joe Taylor, Jeremy Bass, Kathryn Beazley, Jacob Gruener, Matthew Meyer, Kyle Mitchell, Cody Thompson, Helena Kaminsky, Haley Long, Emily Woods, Blake Hees, Zach Zimmerman, Brian Bordelon, Jennifer Twyford, Zach Cocetti, David Dirks, Deke Wilson, Adam Coleman, Todd McCormack, Matthew Dickens, DeDe White, Melanie Forsyth. Danielle Gruber, Sam Brackett, Zach Gallagher, Matthew Laitkep, Ben Le, Chandler Metcalf, Scott Morse, Jackson Senter, David Zurawski, Holly McInturff, Kristian Odfalk, Alex Taylor Heather Cumming, Rachel Harlow, Rachel Lee, Laura Tarver, Cody Milner, Jeffrey Stone, Jason Bass, David Conception, Aaron Holloway, Jonah Strickand, and Andrea Tovar.
Congratulations to the students for their outstanding work!
FHS Band has 13 All-State Musicians
Posted by: | CommentsCongratulations to the following students for earning positions in the Texas All-State Band. Amy Le, Sydney Brunson - Flute; Joseph Payne, Payton Guerrettaz, Chelsea Lott, Kaitlyn Gruener - Bb Clarinet; Samantha Genzer - Contra-Bass Clarinet; Brandon Chao - Alto Sax; Jon Bertelsman - Bari Sax; Nathan Coronado - Euphonium; Ian Steinke - Tuba; Garrett Bynum - Percussion, Blake Disiere - 5A Percussion
Joseph Payne is a 3 year All Stater. Sydney Brunson, Payton Guerrettaz and Blake Disiere are 2 year All Staters.
The following students finished as 1st Alternate to the Texas All-State Band: Jourdan Scruggs - Piccolo; Chelsea Coleman - Bassoon; Matthew McVey - Alto Saxophone; Matt Mihovil - Bari Sax(5A); Jason Konet - French Horn; Josh Smith - Tuba; Daniel Du - Percussion
FHS Band sets NEW record at Region Band Auditions
Posted by: | CommentsThe Friendswood High School Band recently participated in the Texas Music Educators Association All-District and All-Region Band auditions for Region 17. The FHS Band had 72 qualify for the All-District Band, of those, 59 qualified for the All Region Band, and 33 of those qualified for Area Band and a chance to audition for the All-State Band on January 9. The 59 qualifying for All-Region Band is a new record for the Friendswood High School Band.
Earning All-District Band Honors only were Jeremy Bass on Tenor Sax; Chelsea Coleman on Bassoon; Josh Gates on Oboe; Taylor Williams on Bass Clarinet; Michael Johnson on Alto Sax; Kelsey Faust and Allison Carlin on Bb Clarinet; Veronica Heintz on Flute; Michael Gregory on Percussion; Jonah Strickland, Aaron Holloway and Deke Wilson on Tuba; and David Alexander on Trumpet.
Earning All-Region and All-District Honors were Brandon Chao, Cheryl Bueche, Matt McVey and Ben Clements on Alto Sax; Matt Mihovil, Jon Bertelsman on Bari Sax; Christina Peck on Bass Clarinet; Samantha Genzer on Contra-Bass Clarinet; Brian Meyer and Jeremy Poast on Bass Trombone; Solange Mainer on Bassoon; Joseph Payne, Alli Rubenak, Mehgan Vickery, Liz Harris, Rachel Langdon, Kaitlyn Gruener, Kate Zurawski, Rachel Attebury, Chelsea Lott, Payton Guetterraz and Laura Bradley on Bb Clarinet, Nathan Coronado, Kevin Correll, Shelby Stephens on Euphonium; Kyle Wiley, Amy Le, Sydney Brunson, Rikki Patrick, Traci Bordelon, Katie Barton and Morgan Mihovil on Flute; Jason Konet, Lauren Patterson, Brandon Goddard and Melodie Larsen on French Horn; Brenna Patrick and Emily Sharp on Oboe; Blake Disiere, Joey Mains, Garrett Bynum, Daniel Du and Dino Georgeton on Percussion; Michael Polak and James Gregory on Tenor Saxophone; Miles Robinson, Erik Honore, Brian McCullough, Tyler Mappe and Taylor Scott on Trombone; Stephen Hahn, Justin Strickland, Colton Mertz, Jacob Gruener and David Gillespie on Trumpet; Ian Steinke, Josh Smith, Taylor Farrington and Zach Cocetti on Tuba.
Earning All-Area Honors advancing to the All-State Band audition on January 9 are Brandon Chao, Matt McVey on Alto Sax; Solange Mainer on Bassoon; Matt Mihovil and John Bertelsman on Bari Sax; Brian Meyer on Bass Trombone; Joseph Payne, Kaitlyn Gruener, Kate Zurawski, Chelsea Lott, Payton Guerrettaz on Bb Clarinet; Samantha Genzer on Contra-Bass Clarinet; Nathan Coronado on Euphonium; Amy Le, Sydney Brunson and Rikki Patrick on Flute; Jason Konet, Lauren Patterson and Brandon Goddard on French Horn; Brenna Patrick and Emily Sharp on Oboe; Blake Disiere, Garrett Bynum and Daniel Du on Percussion; Jourdan Scruggs on Piccolo; Michael Polak on Tenor Sax; Miles Robinson and Brian McCullough on Trombone; Colton Mertz, Jacob Gruener and David Gillespie on Trumpet; Ian Steinke and Josh Smith on Tuba.
Congratulations to these outstanding students. The All-Region Bands will perform at Clear Springs High School on Saturday, Feb. 16. The concert is open to the public.
MARCHING BAND - STATE SILVER MEDALIST
Posted by: | CommentsMarching Band Wins Silver Medal: The Friendswood High School Marching band won the Silver Medal at the UIL AAAA State Marching Band Contest. The contest was held in the Alamodome on Nov. 2. There were 26 AAAA bands from across the state in the preliminary competition. Ten of those bands advanced on to the finals that evening.
This is the 5th consecutive trip to the State Marching Contest and 4th Finals appearence and 3rd Silver Medal for the the Mighty Mustang Band this decade. The students performed and extremely high level and did a fantastic job! Directors of the Band are Gregory Dick, Aaron Brown, Julio Sanchez, and Ron Barnett.
UIL Area F Champions
Posted by: | CommentsThe FHS Band earned all 5 1st place votes earning the title of UIL Area F Champions. The band marched their best show of the year enroute to advancing to the State Contest on Nov. 2 in the Alamodome. We are very proud of the students for their hard work and dedication. Many thanks to the Pit Crew, Chaperones, Food providers, Booster Club, and parents for all of your support! More information will come out Monday.
Lone Star Preview 4A Champions
Posted by: | CommentsCongratulations to the Mighty Mustang Band for being named the Lone Star Preview Class 4A Champion and earning a spot in the finals. That evening, The Mustang Band finished 2nd overall in the entire contest, regardless of class, to Brazoswood HS. There were a total of 24 bands competing mostly 5A’s. The Mustang Band won the Outstanding Visual, Outstanding General Effect, and Outstanding Color Guard Awards in Class 4A. In the finals, the Mustang Band won the Outstanding Music Performance Award. This is the highest finish ever by the Mustang Band at the Lone Star Preview. Congratulations to the students for their hard work and determination! Many thanks to all of the parents who made the whole day possible! UIL Contest is Tuesday night, 6:45pm, at Dickinson HS. Come out and support the band!
WIND ENSEMBLE NAMED TMEA AAAA HONOR BAND!
Posted by: | CommentsThe Friendswood High School Wind Ensemble has been named the Texas Music Educators Association AAAA Honor Band. This is the 2nd time in a row to win the highest honor that a AAAA band can win in Texas. Congratulations to all of the students, parents, and boosters for being so supportive of the total band program. Because of this honor, the Wind Ensemble will perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio this coming February of 2010. Congratulations to the senior band members of the Wind Ensemble of 2009. Come join us in San Antonio in February and be recognized for your achievement.
If anyone has a picture of last year’s Wind Ensemble in action, either at UIL, U of H, or HBU, please email them to Mr. Dick at school. Thanks!
AWARD WINNING DRUM MAJORS!
Posted by: | CommentsCongratulations to our Drum Majors Joseph Payne, Cheryl Beuche, and
Sydney Brunson. They just returned from the SASI Drum Major Camp at the University of
Houston where they each earned the award for “Outstanding Overall Conductor”.
It’s a great beginning of the marching season!
2009 UIL SWEEPSTAKES - Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Concert I Bands
Posted by: | CommentsThe Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band I all earned top ratings at Concert & Sight-reading earning the UIL Sweepstakes Award.
SOUSA FOUNDATION SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR
Posted by: | CommentsThe Friendswood High School Band was awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor in 2006.
The Sudler Flag of Honor is an international award recognizing high school concert bands of outstanding musical excellence. The award is administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
The purpose of the award is to identify, recognize and honor high school band programs internationally that have demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years.
Criteria
The band must have achieved and maintained a high standard of excellence in the concert area over a period of several years.
The concert band will have placed itself in situations where there has been opportunity for evaluation by qualified persons or has been rated “superior” at state, regional, or national levels in concert activities.
The band program must offer its participants a complete and balanced program of musical activities including concert, solo, ensemble, and marching areas.
The band should have performed at regional, state, national, and professional meetings of significance. These can include but are not limited to state music conventions, regional or national MENC meetings, and state or national band association conventions.
The director must have been incumbent in his/her position for at least seven years, including the current year.
A number of the students in the band should have participated in district and all-state honor bands or similar all-area groups.
We are extremely proud of the Friendswood High School band for distinguishing itself as a world class band program.
