LMS Band Awards
Outstanding 6th Grade Flute — Maria Ramirez
Outstanding 6th Grade Flute — Kariali Martinez
Outstanding 6th Grade Clarinet — Sixto Garza
Outstanding 6th Grade Clarinet — Ismael Moreno
Outstanding 6th Grade Saxophone — Michael Villarreal
Outstanding 6th Grade Saxophone — Mikayla Chavarria
Outstanding 6th Grade Low Reed — Benjamin Sewell
Outstanding 6th Grade Low Reed — Leonel Abrego
Outstanding 6th Grade Trumpet — Andrea Aguirre
Outstanding 6th Grade Trumpet — Jake Hernandez
Outstanding 6th Grade French Horn — Jacob Hendricks
Outstanding 6th Grade French Horn — Maria Garcia
Outstanding 6th Grade Trombone — Jonathan Lopez
Outstanding 6th Grade Trombone — Rickey Moore
Outstanding 6th Grade Baritone — Layla Guajardo
Outstanding 6th Grade Baritone — Ella Wetegrove
Outstanding 6th Grade Tuba — Marco Mendez
Outstanding 6th Grade Tuba — Marely Quiroz
Outstanding 6th Grade Percussion — Emily Salinas
Outstanding 6th Grade Percussion — Chelsey Ramirez
Outstanding 7th Grade Woodwind — Casey Hendricks
Outstanding 7th Grade Woodwind — Kevin Guzman
Outstanding 7th Grade Woodwind — Zoey Martinez
Outstanding 7th Grade Brass — Ricardo Muniz
Outstanding 7th Grade Brass — Conrad Delgado
Outstanding 7th Grade Brass — Christian Rodriguez
Outstanding 7th Grade Brass — Emma Escobar
Outstanding 7th Grade Percussion — Heather May
7th Grade Band Most Improved — Achilles Murad
7th Grade Band Most Improved — Miguel Ruiz
7th Grade Band Most Improved — Morgan Beach
7th Grade Director’s Choice Award — Shantell Puente
8th Grade Band Outstanding Woodwind — Anaid Pena
Outstanding 8th Grade Woodwind — Paola Salinas
Outstanding 8th Grade Brass — Destiny Trevino
Outstanding 8th Grade Brass — Carolina Pardo
Outstanding 8th Grade Percussion — Chariz Vazquez
8th Grade Band Most Improved — Mia Aguirre
8th Grade Director’s Choice Award — Genisis de la Cruz
LHS Band Awards
Outstanding Freshman — Emily Soto
Outstanding Freshman — Keyla Cepeda
Outstanding Sophomore — Randall Deleon
Outstanding Junior — Emmanuel Cepeda
Outstanding Junior — Harley Vasquez
Outstanding Senior — Aiden Silva
Outstanding Senior — Amanda Rodriguez
LHS Band Most Improved — Diego Delgado
LHS Band Most Improved — Daniela Macias
LHS Band Most Improved — Carly Ramos
LHS Band Most Improved — Kasey Morales
LHS Band Most Improved — Aaron Mendez
LHS Band Merit Award — Natalia Guzman
LHS Band Merit Award — Miguel Cazares
LHS Band Leadership Award — Keila Cervantes
LHS Band Director’s Choice Award — Keila Anzaldua
LHS Band Director’s Choice Award — Adam Vazquez
LHS Band 2018-2019 Drum Majors — Libni Cervantes and Alicia Espinoza
Congratulations to the LHS Band members who competed at the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest on February 2! We had 3 students earn a Division 2 on their solos, and 30 students earn a Division 1. Keila Anzaldua advanced to Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest on her French horn solo and will travel to Austin in May to compete.
Division I on solo performance:
Front row L to R: Carly Ramos, trumpet; Kasey Morales, trombone; Viviana Tamez, flute; Brittney Moore, flute; Emily Soto, trumpet; Melinda Rodriguez, trumpet; Estrella Gauna-Cepeda, euphonium; Kayla Cervantes, French horn; Andrea Garza, bass clarinet
Second row L to R: Sebastian Garza, snare; Aaron Mendez, tuba; Elijah Whitlock, flute; Daniela Macias, clarinet; Brian Gonzalez, alto saxophone; Keyla Cepeda, French horn; Vianca Flores, marimba; Mikaela Lopez, bass clarinet; Xenaida Perez, snare; Rene Paredez, tuba; Libni Cervantes, clarinet; Dustin Hernandez, alto saxophone; Keila Anzaldua, French horn (state qualifier)
Third row L to R: Randall de Leon, snare; Joaquin de Leon, timpani; Lucero Tovar, marimba; Aurora Salinas, tenor saxophone; Austin Martinez, euphonium; Diego Delgado, clarinet; Harley Vasquez, bari saxophone; Adan Vazquez, drumset
Division 2 on solo performance:
Natalia Guzman, alto saxophone; Emmanuel Cepeda, alto saxophone; Alicia Espinoza, flute
Band Geeks
(Each week, our band officers select a male and female nominee for Band Geek (BG) of the week. These students are recognized for their work ethic, their dedication, their attitude, and their helpfulness with others.)
Band Geeks of the Year
The 2018 Band Geeks of the Year were Luis Garcia and Katherine Loredo. Luis is a 9th grader, 1st year marcher, and plays tuba. Katherine is a 10th grader, in her 2nd year of marching band, and plays trumpet.
Week 8 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 8 BGs of the week were Shantell Puente and Rene Paredez. Shantell is in 7th grade, plays french horn, and is in her 1st year of marching band. Rene is a sophomore, plays the tuba, and this is his 4th year of marching with the band.
Week 7 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 7 BGs of the week are Natalie Guzman and Randy Deleon. Natalie is a junior saxophone player and this is her 5th year marching with the band. Randy is a sophomore, plays the snare in the drumline, and this is his 4th year with the marching band.
Week 6 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 6 BGs of the week are Alyna Garcia and Adam Vazquez. Alyna is an 8th grade trumpet player, and this is her 2nd year in the marching band. Adam is a junior, plays the tenors in the percussion section, and assists the band as a backfield conductor in this year’s show. This is his 5th year in marching band.
Week 5 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 5 BGs of the Week were Daniela Macias and Diego Salazar. Daniela is a 9th grader and plays the clarinet. This is her 2nd year with the marching band. Diego is a 9th grader, marches 4th bass drum, and this is his 3rd year with the marching band.
Week 4 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 4 BGs of the Week were Victoria Arguelles and Gavin Martinez. Victoria is a 9th grader at LHS and plays the clarinet. This is her 3rd year in the marching band. Gavin is also a 9th grader, plays the trumpet, and is also an LHS football player. This is his 2nd year in the marching band.
Week 3 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 3 BGs of the week were Estrella Gauna Cepeda and Austin Martinez. Both Estrella and Austin play the baritone/euphonium. Estrella is a sophomore and is in her 2nd year of being a member of the Lyford marching band, and Austin is a freshman and is in his 3rd year of marching with the Lyford band.
Week 1 Band Geeks of the Week
Our Week 1 BGs of the week were Kaley Nichols and Alexis Abrego. Kaley is a junior and plays clarinet. Alexis is a freshman and plays trumpet. This is both Kaley’s and Alexis’ first year with the Lyford Marching Band.
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