UIL FIne Arts Solo and Ensemble

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, select members of the Pirate Band competed individually and in small groups by performing at UIL Solo and Ensemble. 

The following students earned a First Division (highest score) AND are advancing to State Solo and Ensemble in May: 

Flute Quartet 

  • Nadia Daniels 
  • Victoria Garcia 
  • Micaela Heath 
  • Vanessa Mercado 

Saxophone Quartet 

  • Christian Alcorta 
  • Emma Emery (8th grader!) 
  • Daniel Herrera 
  • Elijah Martinez 

French Horn Solo  

  • Stefan Grigsby 

Brass Quintet  

  • Auslyn Beazer 
  • Joshua Guerra 
  • Zinthia Lara 
  • Aiden Martinez 
  • Michael Martinez 

Marimba Solo 

  • Taryn McDonald 

The following students earned a First Division (highest score): 

Alto Sax Solo 

  • Eli Martinez 
  • Collin Sprenger 

French Horn Solo 

  • Andres Arredondo 

Snare Drum Solo 

  • Ethan DeLeon 

The following students earned a Second Division (second highest rating): 

Trumpet Solo 

  • Gabi Cortez  
  • Camila Vega 

The following student earned a Third Division (third highest rating): 

Euphonium Solo 

  • Luke Montez 

Says Mr. Chessher, Band director, "Mrs. Robles, Mr. Lopez, and I are incredibly proud of these Pirate Band members, and are excited to see them continue growing musically, please help us congratulate these students’ hard work!”