Congratulations to All Three Clark High School Bands

Clark Bands all competed at UIL and all scored 1s. A hearty congratulations to the Band, the Directors and all the band parents and volunteers who made this a great effort and performance. The Judge's comments may be found here:

A1 Band

A2 Band

A3 Band

Congratulations to the Clark Cougar Winter Guard

For winning the State competition in Brownsville, Texas.  After much hard work over the past two months, the Guard received a 1st place award in their division, Scholastic AA.  Kudos to their instructors, Sammy Rosado and Emily Razo, for doing an awesome job!!!

Congratulations to the Cougar Jazz Band

The Jazz Band received an "Outstanding Overall Performance" at the Palo Alto Jazz Festival!  The band received a 1st Place trophy.  Jazz band photo.  The following Jazz band members also brought home awards:

All Star Awards: Kevin E, Luke M, Nick H, and Eric S.

Outstanding Instrumentalists of the Day: Jack R on trombone, Michael V on piano, and Garrett D on drums

Clark Cougar band members that made the All-State Band are:

Louis C - 2nd Chair Clarinet;  Sarah H - 2nd Chair Flute; Meagan L - 6th Chair Clarinet; Betty W - 8th  Chair Clarinet

They will join other All-State band members from Texas and perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) State Conference at the San Antonio Convention Center February 10-13.  Congratulations!  We are so proud of you!

Region Band Audition Results

Congratulations to the following Cougar Band members that qualified for the Region Band:

Flutes
Sarah H. – 1st chair overall/ 1st band/Area
Ashley W – 17th chair overall/2nd band
Tara G – 21st chair overall/2nd band

Clarinets
Betty W – 2nd chair overall/1st band/Area
Louis C – 3rd chair overall/1st band/Area
Jason H – 4th chair overall/1st band/Area
Michaela H - 5th chair overall/1st band/Area
Adrienne T – 7th chair overall/1st band/Area
Meagan L – 8th chair overall/1st band/Area
Lizzie D – 12 chair overall/1st band
Anne B – 13th chair overall/1st band
Molly B – 15th chair overall/1st band
Crystal M -22nd chair overall/2nd band

Bass Clarinet
Lane H – 2nd chair overall/1st band/Area

Contra Bass Clarinet
Emily B – 1st chair overall/1st band/Area

Trumpets
J. P. Z- 12th chair overall/1st band
Luke M – 17th chair overall/2nd band
Zachary L – 19th chair overall/2nd band
Kevin E – 22nd chair overall/2nd band

French Horn
Madelyn C - 16th chair overall/8th 2nd band

Trombone
Samuel C - 10th chair overall/2nd band

Baritones
Timothy C – 2nd chair overall/1st band/Area
Michael J – 3rd chair overall/1st band

Tubas
Hayden M – 5th chair overall/1st band
Jedon W – 7th chair overall

Percussion
Garrett D – 9th chair overall/2nd band
Francisco D – 12th chair overall/2nd band

Region Jazz Audition Results

Congratulations to the following Cougar Band members that qualified for the Region Jazz Band:

Jack R - 1st Chair Trombone

Nick H - 1st Chair Guitar

Luke M - 9th Chair Trumpet

Jack and Nick have also submitted a recorded audition for the All State Jazz Band.  Good luck guys!