Canutillo High School Music Students Earn High Marks at UIL Regional Solo and Ensemble Competition, Several Head to State
The news that over a dozen Canutillo High School music students are advancing to compete at the state level was music to their ears.
The Canutillo ISD students’ impressive showing at this year’s UIL Regional Solo and Ensemble Competition resulted in 10 superior first division and two excellent second divisions ratings.
The high marks amassed by Canutillo competitors were the culmination of the work and dedication each student put into mastering their vocals or instrument under the direction of CHS Choir Director Guillermo Adame Jr. or Band Director Dr. Regino Ramos and Assistant Band Director Adam Castaneda.
“We congratulate all our competitors for their accomplishments and for qualifying for state competition in May,” Dr. Ramos said. “I also want to extend congratulations to Mr. Adame and Mr. Castaneda for all their hard work in preparing these students for this regional competition.”
Each first division winner listed below will automatically advance to the 2023 Texas Solo-Ensemble contest held on May 27 and May 29 in Austin, TX.
Qualifiers for the Texas State Solo and Ensemble are:
Vocal Soloists:
Julio Gonzalez - Voice - First Division
Lily Garcia - Voice - First Division
Sarah Sanchez -Voice - First Division
Julia Hoover - Voice - First Division
Estevan Aguilera - Voice - First Division
Instrumental Soloists:
Angelica Ornelas - Flute - First Division
Julio Gonzalez - Trumpet - First Division
Collin Lawrence - Trumpet - First Division
Leyla Vasquez - Clarinet - First Division Class 3
Brandon Lara - Euphonium - First Division Class 3
Brass Ensemble:
Julio Gonzalez - Trumpet - First Division
Collin Lawrence - Trumpet - First Division
Azalea Rocha - French Horn - First Division
Rodrigo Castro III - Trombone - First Division
Atticus Ramos - Tuba - First Division
Second Division - Excellent Ratings:
Ethan Whitely - Alto Saxophone
Rodrigo Castro - Trombon