30 DSHS students qualify for UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest

More than 30 Dripping Springs High School band students have qualified for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest after performing a Class I selection—the most challenging level—from memory and earning the highest rating at the Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Contest, held Saturday, Feb. 21 at Hays High School in Kyle.

Fifteen soloists earned state qualification, joined by three ensembles: Clarinet Quartet, Flute Choir, and Trombone Choir.

The UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest will take place May 23-25 at Hays High School.

Soloists

Erin Clarke, Flute

Abigail Jang, Clarinet

Johns Kurian, Clarinet

Nathaniel Wrana, Clarinet

Micaiah Ternes, Alto Sax

Carson Bone, Bari Sax

Donald Bush, Trumpet

Ian Jensen, Trumpet

Ethan Leone, Trumpet

James Sowrey, Trumpet

Callum Martin, Trombone

Jacob Zara, Euphonium

Iris Lucas, Tuba

Kaleb Oliphant, Tuba

Luke Pacelli, Tuba

Ensembles

Clarinet Quartet: Abigail Jang, Johns Kurian, Maddison Reigoux, Addison Waller

Flute Choir: Erin Clarke, Juliana Cowsar, Rosie De La Cerda, Bella Hajari, Jacob Parmeson, Elizabeth Vest, Eliot Wells, Robert West

Trombone Choir: Blake Bassford, Robert Burns, Griffin Fushille, Cameron Greene, Callum Martin, Gabriella Mulder, Reagan Nolan, Jackson Williams