Eleven Blanco Middle School students earned Region 12 All Region Band honors in auditions held at Navarro High School on January 20. Two additional students made first alternate.
Over 600 middle school musicians tried out for a spot in the band. The schools came from 2A, 3A, 4A, and private school districts.
“These students worked for weeks on their audition music, and can now be called some of the best in the region,” said band director Brian Hecimovich.
The All Region Band’s public performance was Tuesday, January 27, in LaVernia at 7:00 PM.
Blanco Middle School Region 12, All Region Band Honors went to; Mitchell Barnett- Alto Saxophone, Jacob Kasberg- Alto Saxophone, Christian Flores- Baritone, Jimena Alegria- Clarinet, Lili Avila- Clarinet, Cami Manriquez- Clarinet, Anna Olmedo- Flute, Sheyanne Canoy- French Horn, Elizabeth Wheeler- Percussion, Zach Collins- Tenor Saxophone, and Daniel Thomas- Tuba. First Alternates: Cadence Drum- Percussion, and John Kainer- Tenor Saxophone.
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