Paris Junior High Band Students Shine at All-Region Auditions

The band students from Paris Junior High School recently participated in auditions for the Middle School/Junior High All-Region Band at Pine Tree High School. This event involves students from seven schools who demonstrate their musical talents. The audition was challenging and required students to perform pieces that showcased their skills and musicality.

These students will take part in the TMEA Region IV All-Region Clinic and Concert on December 14th at Paris Junior High School. This clinic offers students a chance to learn from experienced conductors and refine their skills.

The following students qualified for the All-Region Bands:

TMEA REGION IV SYMPHONIC BAND

• Kamiel Jones – 1st Chair – Bass Clarinet
• Douglas Santizo – 2nd Chair – Trumpet
• Adrian Luna – 3rd Chair – Trumpet
• Casey Easton – 5th Chair – Horn
• Nathan Darst – 6th Chair – Horn
• Dewayne Mitchell – 3rd Chair – Tuba

TMEA REGION IV CONCERT BAND

• Denisse Martinez – 3rd Chair – Flute
• Maeleigh Day – 7th Chair – Flute
• Camila Prado – 5th Chair – Clarinet
• Alivea Davis – 6th Chair – Clarinet
• Jamiya Wallace – 9th Chair – Clarinet
• Lupe Cruz – 14th Chair – Clarinet
• Ricardo Gonzales – 1st Chair – Bass Clarinet
• Alyssa Milton – 6th Chair – Alto Saxophone
• Clara Gibbs – 4th Chair – Horn
• Arianna Gonzalez – 3rd Chair – Trombone
• Eli Gonzalez Villa – 8th Chair – Trombone
• Arshia Khadka – 1st Chair – Baritone
• Brianna Hodges – 2nd Chair – Baritone
• Bradley Frazier Jr – 3rd Chair – Baritone

Pictured from left to right:
Front Row: Dewayne Mitchell, Eli Gonzalez Villa, Ariana Gonzalez, Bradley Frazier Jr, Arshia Khadka, and Brianna Hodges.
Middle Row: Nathan Darst, Casey Easton, Adrian Luna, Douglas Santizo, Clara Gibbs, and Alyssa Milton.
Back Row: Ricardo Gonzales, Camila Prado, Alivea Davis, Jamiya Wallace, Maeleigh Day, Guadalupe Cruz, Kamiel Jones, and Denisse Martinez.