News Archive 2008-2009

MARCHING BAND SHOW "NEVERMORE: A ROCK OPERA"

UIL Region 20: Superior Rating (Sweepstakes - 40th consecutive year)

CONCERT BAND

UIL Region 20: Wind Symphony SuperiorConcert & Sight-Reading Rating (Sweepstakes)

UIL Region 20: Symphonic I Superior Sight-Reading Rating

Dynamic Music Festival: Wind Symphony Grand Champion (Superior)

Dynamic Music Festival: Symphonic I Superior

National Band Directors Consortium: Wind Symphony Featured Performance

WINTER GUARD SHOW "AMAZING WOMEN"

Thomas Coliseum Contest:Scholastic A Class– 2nd Place

Lamar H.S. Contest:Scholastic A Class– 1st Place

Juan Seguin H.S. Contest:Scholastic A Class– 1st Place

Aledo H.S. Contest:Scholastic A Class– 1st Place

WGI DallasRegional Contest:Scholastic A Class –Champion

Thomas Coliseum Contest:Scholastic A Class – 1st Place

NTCA Championships:National A Class – Champion

WGI World Championships:Scholastic A Class– 1st Place

State Solo & Ensemble Accolades

Congratulations to all of our Eagle Band members who participated in this year's State Solo & Ensemble

competition in Austin on June 1, 2009. Particular praise to those who earned a superior rating in their respective

divisions:

SOLOISTS: Simone Bailey, flute; Taylor Sims, flute and Allison Killian, trumpet

ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble (Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor);Flute Choir (Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Chris Ross, KJ White)

"Grand Champion" Award, among others, in Orlando

Congratulations Eagles, once again receiving top honors, at the Dynamic Music Festival in Orlando, FL,

May 23, 2009.

UIL Concert Results, April 22-23, 2009

The Wind Symphony earned Superior ratings across the board (all "1's") !!! The Symphonic IBand earned a Superior rating for their Sight-Reading Performance. Congratulations Eagle Bands!

2009TexasState Solo & Ensemble Contest Qualifiers

The following students qualified for this UIL contest, after performing for the District Solo & Ensemble Contest

March 7, 2009:

8 SOLOISTS: Brie Wise(Trumpet), Simonne Bailey(Flute),Lorynda Benson (Flute), Emilee Hatchett (Clarinet), Diana Trevino (Tuba), Taylor Sims (Flute), Allison Killian (Trumpet), Dajon Eubanks(Percussion)

9 ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble(Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor); Cornet Quartet (Olivia Hamilton, Allison Killian, Curtis McVea, Braylon Wiley);French Horn Quartet (Corina Arevola, Gabrielle Cornish, Stephen Cribbs, Aysha Welch); Brass Sextet (Elijah Bell-Clarke, Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbesm Gabrielle Royal, Matthew Webb, Aysha Welch); Mixed Woodwind Ensemble (Kristopher Bosma, Stephen Hellums,Haley King); Saxophone Quartet (Chris Arnold, Tasha Brazil, Caressia Burse, Megan Yarbrough); Flute Choir (Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes,Chris Ross, KJ White)

Pre-Area Results (December 2008):

Simonne Bailey, Elijah Bell-Clarke, Amber Clayborn, Ashley Clayborn, Hakeem Mumford, Faith Rodgers, Chris Ross,Taylor Sims

All-Region Results (December 5-6, 2008):

The following DeSoto Eagle Band members made a great showing at All-Region auditions, and will

participate in the All-Region clinic and concert in January 2009:

Simonne Bailey, Elijah Bell-Clarke, Lorynda Benson, Jacob Bryant, Amber Clayborn, Ashley Clayborn, Gabriel Cox, Allison Killian, Odion Mowoe, Hakeem Mumford, Faith Rodgers, Chris Ross, Andre Runnels, Taylor Sims, Diana Trevino, Aysha Welch

Region 20 UIL Marching Competition, October 18, 2008: The DeSotoHigh School Eagle Band

received Superior ratings in all categories (all "1's"), including an overall Superior rating, at the UIL Marching

Competition. A total of 32 high school bands performed in the event at DuncanvilleHigh School's football

stadium. DeSotoHigh School competed among 15 high schools in the 5A division.

2007 Eagle Band Members & Sections of the Week

Game 1: DeSoto vs Garland

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Game 4: DeSoto @ Arlington

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Game 5: DeSoto vs Cedar Hill

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Game 9: DeSoto @ Sam Houston

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Game 7: DeSoto @ Lamar

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Playoff Game: DeSoto @ Jesuit

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Playoff Game: DeSoto vs. Hebron

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