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Southside ISD District of Innovation Plan
Southside Secondary Schools Say “Thank You” Board of Trustees
Matthey Middle School Band Students Earn Spot in Region 11 TMEA Honor Band
Congratulations to Mr. Gregorio Garcia, Mr. Jose Rodriguez, and the Matthey band students for earning a place in the Region 11 TMEA Honor Band:
Bella Lopez (2nd year in a row) – Band 1
Chelsea Martinez (2nd year in a row) -Band 2
Noah Flores – Band 2
Sashenka Vasquez-Benavidez – Band 2
Charlize Decker – Band 2
Alternates:
Sydney Gutierrez – District
Joaquin Sanchez – District
Christopher Lira – District
Matthey Middle School Competes at the Solo and Ensemble Contest
The Matthey Middle School band had their Solo and Ensemble contest on May 17th, 2023. The purpose of this contest is to provide an opportunity for the students to prepare and practice a selected piece of music on their own using what they learned from working in a large ensemble. Director feedback was provided as needed.
The results are as follows:
83 students earned a First Division
9 students earned a Second Division
Four students were selected as Outstanding Soloists:
Emily Rangel – Clarinet, 6th grade
Ramon Santana – Trumpet, 6th grade
Lyrik Ewing – Tuba, 6th grade
Chelsea Martinez – Oboe, 7th grade
Congratulations to the Matthey Band!
