2021 All-District Honor Band
All-District Honor Band Auditions occurred January 29 - February 10, 2021. Due to the pandemic, students were judged from a video recording in which they demonstrated technique through scales or rudiments and a prepared solo. Congratulations to the following Middle School and High School students for their hard work and accomplishments:
For Middle School, the Western District Symphonic Band is the Top Band, and the Western District Concert Band is the second level band.
BMS
Bailey Alexander, 8th Grade, 5th chair flute, Middle School Symphonic Band
Jenna Berry, 7th Grade, 1st chair flute, Middle School Concert Band
Steven Bohn, 8th Grade, 8th chair trumpet, Middle School Symphonic Band
David Bohn, 8th Grade, 6th chair trombone, Middle School Symphonic Band
Tori Brown, 7th Grade, 6th chair french horn, Middle School Symphonic Band
Isabelle Gentle, 8th Grade, 6th chair flute, Middle School Symphonic Band
Ella Higgins, 7th Grade, 9th chair flute, Middle School Concert Band
Addie Shober, 8th Grade, 7th chair clarinet, Middle School Symphonic Band
RMS
Gracee Roberson, 8th Grade, 5th chair tuba, Middle School Symphonic Band
Mason Galloway, 7th Grade, 1st chair baritone, Middle School Concert Band
Brendan Marlow, 8th Grade, 7th chair horn, Middle School Concert Band
BHS
Frank Parsons*, Senior, 4th chair Clarinet, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Joe Smith, Junior, 4th chair Alto Saxophone, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Brayden Grosvenor*, Sophomore, 3rd chair Trombone, 9-10 High School Band
Julia Bohn, Freshman, 12th chair Trumpet, 9-10 High School Band
Trevor Long*, Freshman, 2nd chair Tuba, 9-10 High School Band
RHS
Jasmine Grooms, Junior, 5th chair Horn, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Luke Norton*, Senior, 4th chair Trumpet, 4th chair Baritone, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Colton Newman, Senior, 1st alternate Timpani, 2nd alternate Mallets, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Eli James, Senior, 2nd alternate Timpani, 11-12 Senior High School Band
Elisabeth Qualls, Freshman, 1st alternate Horn, 9-10 High School Band
Elijah Chapman, Sophomore, 1st alternate Tenor Saxophone, 9-10 High School Band
*Qualified to audition for NC All-State Honor Band in April. Luke Norton also qualified for the Presidential Music Scholarship at Mars Hill University that is worth up to $20,000 a year.