As usual every year the time to move on to the next season arrives. The 2013-2014 season was a great year as the Pride continued to grow in size and talent. “Pride of Durant” Overall Look At Band Accomplishments: *1. Konawa Marching Contest at Konawa High School: A. Parade Competition-Outstanding Horn-line, Drum-line, Drum Major, and 1st Place Large School Competition B. Field Show Competition-Outstanding Horn-Line, Outstanding Drum-Line, Outstanding Drum Major, First Place Large School C. Large Class Sweepstakes Award and the Donny Longest Award for Best Band in Competition D. Marched as Exhibition at the Chickasaw Invitational Marching Band Contest at Tishomingo High School *2. OSSAA Regional Marching Contest Cameron University in Lawton: Superior (1st Division Rating) *3. St. Louis, Missouri, Municipal St. Patrick’s Day Parade A. 1st Place Parade Competition (Large Class) B. Best Band out of All Classes in Parade C. Sweepstakes Award for best overall Musical Group in Parade D. The students marched for over 250,000 spectators. *4. 74 students selected to the Southeastern Oklahoma Band Director’s Association All-District Band (9th through 12th Grade). SEOBDA All-District 8th and 9th Grade Honor Band Flute: Emari Benito-2nd Chair; Paige Clinton-4 Chair; Alicia Garrison-7th Chair Clarinet: Peyton Shastid-6th Chair; Trittany McClour-2nd Alternate Bass Clarinet: Nikkie Smith-1st Chair; Katelynn Sullivan-1st Alternate Alto Saxophone: Matthew Anderson-1st Chair; Alex Benito-2nd Chair; Morgan Williamson-5th Chair Trumpet: Blake Harper-5th Chair; Michael Cathey-6th Chair; Graeme Morrison-7th Chair; Alexis Prado-13th Chair French Horn: Breannah Banks-3rd Chair; Elena Mendoza-5th Chair; Mara Shelton-7th Chair Trombone: Taylor York-1st Alternate; Alec Hammil-2nd Alternate Baritone: Brandi Akers-4th Chair; Nathan Carlock-2nd Alternate Tuba: Maika Liwai-2nd Chair; Savannah Springfield-2nd Alternate Percussion: DJ Forbis-4th Chair; Auston Patton-3rd Alternate SEOBDA All-District High School Honor Band (10th-12th Grade) Piccolo: Kelsey Glenn-1st Chair; Alllyson Thomas-1st Alternate; Gabbi Ford-2nd Alternate Flutes: Kaylee King-1st Chair; Brittany Kelley-4th Chair; Destiny Taylor-5th Chair; Allyson Thomas-7th Chair; Gabbi Ford-8th Chair; Erika Hogue-9th Chair; Daisy Gould-12th Chair Bassoon: Turner Norman-1st Chair Clarinet: Molly Pierce-3rd Chair; Alexis Burgess-8th Chair; Haylee Sicking-10th Chair; Josh Jackson-11th Chair; Lark Davidson-13th Chair; Rebecca Garlington-14th Chair; Vanessa Thomas-15th Chair; Ana Vazquez-16th Chair; Christian Potter-3rd Alternate Bass Clarinet-Jacob McLarry-1st Chair Alto Saxophone: David Smith-2nd Alternate; Morgan Williamson-3rd Alternate Trumpet: Matthew Corley-7th Chair; Ashley Anderson-10th Chair; McKean Akin-12th Chair; Ashton Robinson-4th Alternate French Horn: Kiersten Burkhalter-2nd Chair; Meghan Allen-Beene-3rd Chair; Oliver Hamby-6th Chair; Lulu Swigart-7th Chair Trombone: Matthew Gregg-1st Chair; Landon Moore-6th Chair; Bo Powell-7th Chair; Dylan Powell-1st Alternate; Jeffrey Chloupek-2nd Alternate; Nanaiya Addis-4th Alternate Baritone: Eli Breon-1st Chair; Ethan Siler-3rd Chair; Sarah Farmer-4th Chair; Omar Ramirez-6th Chair; Jake Sipe-2nd Alternate Tuba: Trevor Harrelson-5th Chair; Johnson Nguyen-6th Chair; Dalton Powell-2nd Alternate Percussion I (Snare Emphasis): Sydni McKaughan-4th Chair; Rylee Dean-4th Alternate Percussion II (Keyboard emphasis): Zach Taylor-1st Alternate Percussion III (Timpani Emphasis): Haley Cook-3rd Alternate *4. 5 students selected to the Oklahoma Music Educators Association All-State Symphonic Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble. Turner Norman (Bassoon)-State Orchestra Eli Breon (Euphonium) and Kaylee King (Piccolo)-State Symphonic Band Ashley Anderson (Trumpet) and Matthew Gregg (Trombone)-State Jazz Band *5. 8 Students selected to perform in the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association All-Star Jazz Ensemble. Alex Benito-2nd Alto Sax; Turner Norman-Alternate Bari Sax; Matthew Corley-Trumpet 3; Graeme Morrison-1st Alternate Trumpet; Matthew Gregg (Trombone Lead); Nanaiya Addis-1st Alternate; Landon Moore-2nd Alternate Trombone; Eli Breon-Alternate Piano *6. 12 superior rated (1st Division) soloists and 16 superior rated (1st Division) ensembles at the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association District Solo and Ensemble Contest. State Qualifying (1st Division ) Soloists Flute-Kaylee King and Kelsey Glenn; Bassoon-Turner Norman; Clarinet-Josh Jackson; Alto Sax-Alex Benito; Trumpet-Ashley Anderson; French Horn-Kiersten Burkhalter and Elenah Mendoza; Trombone-Matthew Gregg; Euphonium-Eli Breon; Snare Drum-Sydni McKaughan and Austin Patton State Qualifying (1st Division) Ensembles and Personnel FLUTE CHOIR: Kaylee King, Ally Thomas, Kelsey Glenn, Destiny Taylor, Brittany Kelly, Paige Clinton, Emari Benito, Turner Norman CLARINET QUARTET (Red): Molly Pierce, Haylee Sicking, Josh Jackson, Turner Norman CLARINET QUARTET (Blue): Rebeccah Garlington, Lark Davidson, Peyton Shastid, Alexis Burgess SAX TRIO: Matthew Anderson, Jacey McWilliams, McKenzee Castanon SAX QUARTET: Alex Benito, Morgan Williamson, Taylor Benjamin, Turner Norman WOODWIND TRIO: Kaylee King, Molly Pierce, Turner Norman TRUMPET QUARTET: Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, McKean Akin, Graehme Morrison FRENCH HORN QUARTET: Kiersten Burkhalter, Meghan Allen-Beene, Oliver Hamby, Lulu Swigart TROMBONE QUARTET (Red): Katie Garlington, Alec Hamil, Peyton Stephens, Omar Ramirez TROMBONE QUARTET (White): Gavin Gray, Dylan Powell, Kelsey Allmon, Nanaiya Addis TROMBONE QUARTET (Blue): Matthew Gregg, Jeff Chloupek, Landon Moore, Bo Powell LOW BRASS QUARTET (Red): Eli Breon, Jake Sipe, Trevor Harrelson, Matthew Gregg BRASS QUINTET: Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, Kiersten Burkhalter, Matthew Gregg, Trevor Harrelson BRASS CHOIR: Trumpets-Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, McKean Akin, Graehme Morrison; French Horns-Kiersten Burkhalter, Meghan Allen-Beene; Trombones-Matthew Gregg, Jeff Chloupek, Landon Moore, Bo Powell; Baritone-Eli Breon, Ethan Siler; Tubas-Trevor Harrelson, Dalton Powell PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: Conner Judd; Austin Anderson; Tiffany Cook; Christina Gomes; Haley Cook; Hudson Long; Zach Taylor; Madi Scott; Rylee Dean; DJ Forbis; Sydni McKaughan; Austin Patton; Spencer Patton PERCUSSION SEPTET: Austin Anderson; Tiffany Cook; Christina Gomes; Hudson Long; Zach Taylor; Rylee Dean; Sydni McKaughan *7. 10 superior rated (1st Division) soloists and 8 superior rated (1st Division) ensembles at the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest. State Superior Rated (First Division) Soloists Flute-Kaylee King and Kelsey Glenn; Bassoon-Turner Norman; Alto Sax-Alex Benito; French Horn-Kiersten Burkhalter and Elenah Mendoza; Trombone-Matthew Gregg; Euphonium-Eli Breon; Snare Drum-Sydni McKaughan and Austin Patton State Superior Rated (First Division) Ensembles and Personnel: FLUTE CHOIR: Kaylee King, Ally Thomas, Kelsey Glenn, Destiny Taylor, Brittany Kelly, Paige Clinton, Emari Benito, Turner Norman SAX TRIO: Matthew Anderson, Jacey McWilliams, McKenzee Castanon SAX QUARTET: Alex Benito, Morgan Williamson, Taylor Benjamin, Turner Norman FRENCH HORN QUARTET: Kiersten Burkhalter, Meghan Allen-Beene, Oliver Hamby, Lulu Swigart TROMBONE QUARTET (Blue): Matthew Gregg, Jeff Chloupek, Landon Moore, Bo Powell LOW BRASS QUARTET (Red): Eli Breon, Jake Sipe, Trevor Harrelson, Matthew Gregg BRASS CHOIR: Trumpets-Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, McKean Akin, Graehme Morrison; French Horns-Kiersten Burkhalter, Meghan Allen-Beene; Trombones-Matthew Gregg, Jeff Chloupek, Landon Moore, Bo Powell; Baritone-Eli Breon, Ethan Siler; Tubas-Trevor Harrelson, Dalton Powell PERCUSSION SEPTET: Austin Anderson; Tiffany Cook; Christina Gomes; Hudson Long; Zach Taylor; Rylee Dean; Sydni McKaughan 2 State Excellent Rated (Second Division) Soloists Clarinet-Josh Jackson; and Trumpet-Ashley Anderson 8 State Excellent Rated (Second Division) Ensembles and Personnel CLARINET QUARTET (Red): Molly Pierce, Haylee Sicking, Josh Jackson, Turner Norman CLARINET QUARTET (Blue): Rebeccah Garlington, Lark Davidson, Peyton Shastid, Alexis Burgess WOODWIND TRIO: Kaylee King, Molly Pierce, Turner Norman TRUMPET QUARTET: Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, McKean Akin, Graehme Morrison TROMBONE QUARTET (Red): Katie Garlington, Alec Hamil, Peyton Stephens, Omar Ramirez TROMBONE QUARTET (White): Gavin Gray, Dylan Powell, Kelsey Allmon, Nanaiya Addis BRASS QUINTET: Ashley Anderson, Matthew Corley, Kiersten Burkhalter, Matthew Gregg, Trevor Harrelson PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: Conner Judd; Austin Anderson; Tiffany Cook; Christina Gomes; Haley Cook; Hudson Long; Zach Taylor; Madi Scott; Rylee Dean; DJ Forbis; Sydni McKaughan; Austin Patton; Spencer Patton *8. The concert band earned a superior (1st Division) rating at the OSSAA State Concert and Sight-Reading Competition. *9. The DHS Jazz Ensemble earned a superior (1st Division) rating at the OSSAA State Jazz Competition. *10. THE PRIDE EARNED THE OSSAA SUPER SWEEPSTAKES FOR SUPERIOR RATINGS IN ALL OSSAA BAND EVENTS (MARCHING, CONCERT, SIGHT-READING, AND JAZZ) AND WERE THE HIGHEST RATED BAND OVERALL IN CLASS 5A. GO PRIDE!!!
Posted on: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:36:24 +0000
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