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Twenty Academy Bee Band members performed at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest today, and we are proud to announce that the A-Team came away with fifteen First Division ratings!
-6 students earned a First Division rating on a Class 1 solo (the highest degree of difficulty and receives a gold medal) 
-8 students earned a First Division rating on a Class 2 solo (silver medal) 
-1 student earned a First Division rating on a Class 3 solo (bronze medal) 
-3 students qualified for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest! 
These students displayed stellar musicianship and artistry for their respective judges to receive the top rating!
Congratulations to:
Maddie Sowers, flute
Josiah Ponce, flute
Aubrey McDonald, clarinet
Eli Drennan, trumpet
Hayden Hutson, trombone
Hunter Hargrove, trombone
Emmi Swegle, trombone
Jason Francis, trombone
Tyler Sellars, bass trombone
Scott Francis, euphonium
Eylenna Montelongo, tuba
Haley Albrecht, tuba
Samuel Drennan, marimba
Joshua Gonzales, marimba
Newton Tran, marimba
And further congratulations to our state qualifiers! These musicians will represent AHS at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May:
Samuel Drennan, marimba solo
Joshua Gonzales, marimba solo
Newton Tran, marimba solo
Congrats, Band!! We are proud of you! 
