Twenty-Nine SHS Musicians Qualify for State

Congratulations to the Sherman High School band program as they competed at the UIL Region 25 Solo and Ensemble Contest in Plano!

Since the fall, these students have spent hours preparing for the contest. Students perform as individuals or as a group and are ranked by a panel of three judges in the following scale: Division I (Superior), Division II (Excellent), Division III (Average), Division IV (Below Average), Division V (Poor). The performance of the soloist, ensemble, or organization is the only factor considered when determining ratings. Those who receive a Division I rating advance to the state contest.

As a group, the band earned 28 Division I ratings out of 41 total entries on February 22. Members of the band received 41 Division I medals and the following students qualified to compete at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Austin this May:

Solos
Elizabeth Vanderveer (10) - Flute
Sebastian Javier (11) - Flute
Ethan Kenworthy (10) - Alto Saxophone
Mikayla Wiggains (9) - French Horn
Axel Dominguez (10) - Trombone
Andrew Vellotti (12) - Bass Trombone
Jacey Wiggains (12) - Euphonium
Wesley Patterson (12) - Snare Drum
Nia Scruggs (10) - Snare Drum
Carson Mathes (11) - Snare Drum
Christian Hinkle (10) - Marimba
Jaxon Vaughn (9) - Marimba
Ella Hackett (11) - Marimba
Tania Guzman (11) - Marimba
Alvin Ramirez (9) - Marimba

Flute Quartet
Rosie Shashankar (12)
Aaerial Tankxley (12)
Elizabeth Vanderveer (10)
Emily Williams (11)

Clarinet Choir
Rickey Coursey (9)
Bishop Daugherty (9)
Shaylee Odom (11)
Warren Ramay (9)
Charlotte VanBuskirk (9)

Saxophone Quartet
Ethan Kenworthy (10)
Hunter Thompson (12)
Ryan Weaver (11)
Tucker White (12)

Brass Trio
Mackenzie Davidson (12)
Shelby Davidson (10)
Lucas White (11)

Sherman ISD is very proud of these students and the hard work it took to succeed! Congratulations to all!