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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