Band
Yoakum ISD

YHS students named to the All-State Band

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    The Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2024 ATSSB All-State Band. More than 10,000 high school band students from across Texas auditioned in 22 different regions for a place in their respective all-region bands. The top chairs in each region advanced to one of the five area auditions held this past weekend across the state and only 286 of those students were selected for all-state honors.

    The ATSSB All-State Bands will meet in rehearsals in San Antonio, Feb. 7-10, and will present a concert beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Lila Cockrell Theatre of the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center.

    This year, Yoakum High School (YHS) had a school record of four students earn a spot in the Texas All-State Band. Rafael Quilpas, senior horn player, has made the All-State Band for the fourth time; he has made it every year of his high school career. This year, he elected to audition for the 4A Band, so he will perform with the All-State Symphonic Band. Abbie Galvan, senior Bb clarinet player, made the All-State band for the second time. Delanie Dominguez, senior baritone player, was first chair in the Area to secure her spot in the All-State Band for the first time. River Bergman, junior trombone player, was second chair in the Area to make the All-State Band for the first time. Allison Cardona, sophomore flute player, is an alternate to the All-State Band.

    Nineteen YHS students earned a spot in the All-Region Band. They performed a concert at the Davenport High School Auditorium on Dec. 11. Congratulations to: Allison Cardona, flute, Symphonic Band; Jessica Hernandez, flute, Symphonic Band; Abbie Galvan, Bb clarinet, Symphonic Band; Jordyn Eviez, Bb clarinet, Symphonic Band; Carolyn Tarves, alto clarinet, first chair, Symphonic Band; Andrea Lopez, alto clarinet, Concert Band; Jazmyn Macias, bass clarinet, Concert Band; Griffin Ruppert, tenor saxophone, Symphonic Band; Trenton Mercado, baritone saxophone, alternate to Region; Krish Bhakta, trumpet, Symphonic Band; Mattix Orosco, trumpet, Concert Band; Gael Castillo, trumpet, Concert Band; Rafael Quilpas, horn, first chair, Symphonic Band; Luis Richardson, horn, Symphonic Band; Alexis Hernandez, horn, Symphonic Band; Alondra De los Santos, horn, Concert Band; River Bergman, trombone, Symphonic Band (first chair 3A); Lauro Cardenas, trombone, Symphonic Band; Delanie Dominguez, baritone, Symphonic Band (first chair 3A); and Dylan Shimek, tuba; Concert Band.

    Seventeen students advanced to the Area round. Congratulations to: Allison Cardona, flute; Jessica Hernandez, flute; Abbie Galvan, Bb clarinet; Jordyn Eviez, Bb clarinet; Carolyn Tarves, alto clarinet; Jazmyn Macias, bass clarinet; Griffin Ruppert, tenor saxophone; Krish Bhakta, trumpet; Mattix Orosco, trumpet; Rafael Quilpas, horn; Luis Richardson, horn; Alexis Hernandez, horn; Alondra De los Santos, horn; River Bergman, trombone; Lauro Cardenas, trombone; Delanie Dominguez, euphonium; and Dylan Shimek, tuba.