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Newman Smith band students named to All-Region bands

By Evalyn Elliott

Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:49 PM CST
On Dec. 3, the Newman Smith High School Band had 14 members make chairs in the All-Region Bands. Two band members, Rachel Bennett and Eduardo Rocha, advance on to compete at the Area Band auditions in January for a chance to move on to perform with one of the All-State Bands in San Antonio the following month.

In addition, six students were named to the All Region Jazz Band in October.

The list of students, instrument and level of honor earned are as follows:

Nelson Acosta, Tuba, All Region; Trombone, All Region Jazz

Ricardo Aguilar, Clarinet

Sebastian Alvarez, Trumpet, All Region Jazz

Peter Ayala, Alto Saxophone, All Region

Rachel Bennett, Flute, All Region, Advancing to Area

Jake Butler, Oboe, All Region

Tony Fuentes, Trumpet, All Region Jazz


Anna Halepaska, French Horn, All Region

Clay Hensley, French Horn, All Region

Jonathan Hunda, Trumpet, All Region

Louisa Kanter, French Horn, All Region,

Ryan LaLone, Rhythm, All Region Jazz

Amanda Pinto, Bass Clarinet, All Region

T.J. Polk, Rhythm, All Region Jazz

Eduardo Rocha, Trumpet, All Region, Advancing to Area; All Region Jazz

Alex Stahl, Trombone, All Region

Jose Teran, Tenor Saxophone, All Region

Brittany Wyatt, French Horn



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