On January 24-25, Sparkman hosted the ABA District 1 All-State and Honor Band Auditions. As usual, our boosters did an outstanding job providing hospitality for the directors and our students did a wonderful job serving as runners.
We would like to congratulate everyone that auditioned. The experience of auditioning for All-State not only builds experience in stressful conditions, but also improves the musicianship of each student that puts in the time and effort to do well. We are proud of all our students for putting forth the effort to better themselves.
All-State
The 2020 Alabama All-State Band Festival will take place on April 23-25, 2020 in Huntsville, Alabama at the Von Braun Center. Congratulations to the following students for being selected for All-State:
- Elias Loo – Bassoon Alternate
- Jexsel Zayas – White Band Clarinet
- Jamie Douglas – White Band Clarinet
- Trinity Cummings – Blue Band Clarinet
- Sarah Korb – Blue Band Clarinet
- Kiera White – Unassigned Bass Clarinet
- Derek Tillman – White Band Trumpet
- Daniel Elliott – Blue Band Trumpet
- Samuel Wilson – Blue Band Trumpet
- Jada Kelley – White Band French Horn
- Justin Rhodes – Blue Band French Horn
- Matthew Pritchett – Alternate French Horn
- Tannen Trees – Red Band Trombone
- Micah Vasquez – White Band Trombone
- Colby Batchelor – Red Band Tuba
District 1 Honor Band
The 2020 District One Honor Band will take place on February 14-15, 2020 at Grissom High School. The High School Clinician is Dr. Peter Boonshaft. CLICK HERE for more information.
Congratulations to the following students for being selected for the District One Honor Band:
- Kalea Connolly – 8th Chair Flute
- Lauren Tillman – 10th Chair Flute
- Hannah Harmon – 12th Chair Flute
- Elias Loo – 3rd Chair Bassoon
- Jexsel Zayas – 6th Chair Clarinet
- Jamie Douglas – 8th Chair Clarinet
- Trinity Cummings – 10th Chair Clarinet
- Sarah Korb – 11th Chair Clarinet
- Gabriella Hawkes – 15th Chair Clarinet
- Lauren Bruce – 19th Chair Clarinet
- Angela Webber – 20th Chair Clarinet
- Kiera White – 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
- Tristan Trees – 6th Chair Alto Saxophone
- Derek Tillman – 4th Chair Trumpet
- Daniel Elliott – 5th Chair Trumpet
- Samuel Wilson – 6th Chair Trumpet
- Joseph Lee – 11th Chair Trumpet
- Jada Kelley – 4th Chair French Horn
- Justin Rhodes – 6th Chair French Horn
- Matthew Pritchett – 7th Chair French Horn
- Tannen Trees – 1st Chair Trombone
- Micah Vasquez – 4th Chair Trombone
- Colby Batchelor – 1st Chair Tuba
- Ben Spurlock – 5th Chair Tuba
- Charles Owens – 5th Chair Percussion
History Archives
Did you know we have a page on our website dedicated to preserving the history of the band’s and individual accomplishments? A link to this page can be found on our front page entitled “Accomplishments” or you can CLICK HERE.