CDA Symphonic Band students from both Flower Mound and Collin County campuses went to TPSMEA state solo and ensemble contest Saturday, May 27. They had an exceptional day! Our students performed for music faculty from various universities. The judging at the state level is stringent, and our CDA students excelled!
Students are given a ranking from I-V. Here is a list of students who received a Superior rating (1) or an Excellent rating (2).
At the state level these are strong scores!
The following students an EXCELLENT rating:
Ensembles:
FM Brass quintet - Cadi Duhon, James Adams, Levi Robertson, Jonathan Papaila, Ethan Adams
The following soloists and ensembles received a SUPERIOR rating (the highest possible rating)
FM Solos:
Lauren Joseph
McKell Richardson
Katie Adler
Lydia Trimble
Jacob Witt
Jeremy Sy
Collin DeSoto
CC Solos:
Avery Meazell
Jasmine Yeh
Seth Bell
FM Ensembles:
Flute Trio - Lauren Joseph, Lydia Trimble, Katie Adler
Flute Trio - McKell Richardson, Sarabeth Wall, Farrah Stratton
Flute Choir - Lauren Joseph, Sarabeth Wall, Katie Adler, Lydia Trimble, Faith Presley
Sax Quartet - Danielle Kofink, Jeremy Sy, Jasen Rakowski, Noah Kulle
Percussion Ensemble - Collin DeSoto, Lucas Smith, Zach Orlov, Jack Hamm, Julia Sims, Brody Jones, CJ Chang
CC and FM combined Ensemble:
Clarinet Quartet - Giada Pangborn, Jacob Witt, Abby Golz, Jon Duhon
We could not be more proud of these exceptional band students!