The Association of Texas Small School Bands is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 ATSSB All-State Band.
Named to that All State band was Denver City high school senior Abelardo Palma as the 4th Chair Clarinet.
More than 9,000 high school band students from across Texas auditioned in twenty-two different regions for a place in their respective all-region bands. The top chairs in each region advanced to one of the five area auditions held across the state. Only 295 of these 2,222 students were selected for all-state honors.
The ATSSB All-State Bands will meet in rehearsals in San Antonio, Texas, February 8-11 and will present a concert beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, in the Lila Cockrell Theatre of the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in downtown San Antonio.
In addition to Palma auditioning other DCHS students who competed for a spot on this elite band were Brianda Saenz – 23th Chair Clarinet, Jacy Dyck – 2nd Chair Alto Sax, Hanna Gonzalez- 9th Chair Trumpet, Octavio Rascon – 19th Chair Trumpet, Tyler Dyck – 3rd Chair Horn, and David Romero-13th Chair Tuba.
“I am so proud of Abelardo and his accomplishments,” high school band director Jerry Rodriguez said. “This is the highest honor you can achieve as an individual band member! Since he has now advanced to the state level he is now an ATSSB All-State Band member. All of the students have been working very hard and I am proud of all of their achievements! Please congratulate these students for a job well done!”
These tryouts were conducted during the Christmas break in Idalou.
