The contest will be held at the Socorro High School theater April 16,17, and 18. There is no admission, and the public is invited to hear the bands. To view the complete schedule, go here: http://www.uilforms.com/regions/22/pdf/uil-concert-hsband_2013.pdf Continue reading

The contest will be held at the Ross Capshaw Auditorium at Coronado High School. To view the schedule, go here: http://episdinstrumentalmusic.weebly.com/uploads/4/7/6/6/4766006/2013_ms_orchestra_csr_prelim_schedule.pdf Continue reading

The SISD Orchestra contest will be held at El Dorado High School in the theater. For the schedule, go here: http://www.sisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001452/Centricity/Domain/31/SISD%20Orchestra%20Contest%202013.pdf Continue reading

The contest will be held in the Socorro High School Theater. To view the schedule, go here: http://www.sisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001452/Centricity/Domain/31/SISD%20BAND%20CONTEST%20%202013%20BUS.pdf Continue reading

The link is posted on the EPISD Fine Arts website. The contest will be held at the Bowie High School Auditorium. To view the schedule, go here: http://episdinstrumentalmusic.weebly.com/uploads/4/7/6/6/4766006/2013_ms_band_csr_schedule_updated.pdf Continue reading

The Burges Band Contest was last week. Ths year's contest was noticeably smaller, but with the addition of the 'start to finish' clinicans that is not surprsing. Undoubtedly the whole process was very helpful for those bands that took advantage of it. Here are the results, which came from Mike Porras, the contest director: MacArthur MS Band II concert, II sight Reading Ross MS Band I concert, I sight Reading East Montana MS Band 1 II concert, I sight reading Lorsdburg MS/HS Band I concert, II sight reading East Montana MS Band 2 I concert, I sight reading Parkland HS... Continue reading

March 29, 2013 Music events are starting to fly fast and furious these days, and the trend will continue for the next several weeks. Here is a list of what's on tap for the next few days. The music department at the University of Texas at El Paso has a series of events scheduled in the next several days. The first event happens tomorrow, March 30, music professor Eric Hanson will present a faculty recital in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The concert will feature a program highlighting English composers, with works from Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaugh Williams,... Continue reading

Competition performances will take place in the Del Valle Theater. There is no admission charge. Time School 9:00 Valley View--4 ensembles 9:30 Eastwood Knolls--1 ensemble 9:40 Scotsdale--1 solo 9:45 Del Valle --17 solos Lunch 11:30 Hanks/Indian Ridge--2 ensembles, 10 solos 12:45 Eastwood High --4 ensembles, 11 solos 2:45 UTEP, Vasko/Zacherl--multi duet 3:00 UTEP, Fernandez-- marimba 3:05 UTEP, Pedroza--marimba 3:10 UTEP, Meyers--marimba 3:15 UTEP, Gonzalez--marimba 3:30 Percussion Clinic, Will Cooley 4:00 Featured Performance, Del Valle Latin Jazz Concert 4:30 Percussion clinic, Scott Ney 5:00 Featured Performance, Del Valle Percussion Ensemble 6:00 Awards For more details about the clinics, check the 'Musical... Continue reading

The contest is March 28, at Burges High School. There is no admission charge. School Warm up Performance Sight Read MacArthur MS Band 3:25 4:00 4:25 Ross MS Band 4:00 4:25 4:50 East Montana MS Band 2 4:25 4:50 5:15 Lorsdburg MS/HS Band 4:50 5:15 5:40 East Montana MS Band 1 5:15 5:40 6:05 Parkland HS Band 2 5:40 6:05 6:30 Austin HS Band 6:05 6:30 6:55 Continue reading

Here are the results from the Hanks Jazz Festival : Middle School winners are 1st- Indian Ridge, followed by 2nd-Montwood Middle and 3rd-Desert View. Non-Varsity High School:3rd place is Del Valle 2, Coronado 2 is 2nd, and in 1st place is Coronado 3. Varsity: 3rd place Eastwood, 2nd place Coronado 1, and Del Valle 1 Wins 1st place! CONGRATULATIONS to these fine bands and their directors!! Continue reading

There was a Winter Guard International Regional Championship in Phoenix this past weekend, and five El Paso Guards made the trip. The results for us were great. All the El Paso groups advanced to finals from the prelim round, with the Eastlake JV guard was 2nd in Scholastic Regional A, which is the entry-level class in WGI. Hanks was 1st, Eastlake Varsity was 3rd, and Bel air was 4th in Scholastic A, which is the next level up. Adagio was 1st in Independent A, the group for non-school affiliated guards. Congratulations to these hard working guard members and their amazing... Continue reading

Jazz band season is now in full swing, and this coming week is full of events celebrating this great American music form. On Tuesday, February 26, and Wednesday, February 27, the El Paso ISD Music Department will host it's annual jazz festival. The event will be held in Coronado High School's Ross Capshaw Auditorium is is open to the public. Tuesday will feature mostly jazz choirs and orchestras, while Wednesday will largely be guitar groups and jazz bands. The schedule is available under the 'Jazz Festival' tab at the EPISD Instrumental Music website: episdinstrumentalmusic.weebly.com/ On Thursday February 28, the UTEP... Continue reading

Jazz band season in el Paso kicks off today. Bel Air High School is sponsoring Jazz In Plaid, the first jazz band festival of the year. The event is Monday through Wednesday. The format for the event is a performance followed by an onstage clinic. Serving as clinicians for the event will be well-known local musicians Marty Olivas, Jimmy Olivas, John Scanlon and Ricky Malichi. After each band performs, the clinicians will go onstage and give tips to help refine the group's performance to get it ready for the contests and festivals happening later in the season. Performances will start... Continue reading

BEL AIR HS JAZZ IN PLAID FESTIVAL 2013 SCHEDULE Performances will take place in the BAHS Tartan Theater. There is no admission, but donations are accepted at the door. MONDAY FEBRUARY 18TH 2013 *2:00pm-2:50pm Ranchland MS *3:00pm-3:50pm Desertview MS II *4:00pm-4:50pm Riverside MS II *5:00pm-5:50pm Riverside MS I *6:00pm-6:50pm Desertview MS I *7:00pm-7:50pm Coronado HS III *8:00pm-8:50pm Hanks HS III *9:00pm-9:50pm Eastwood HS II TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19TH 2013 *2:00pm-2:50pm Bel Air HS III *3:00pm-3:50pm Bel Air HS II *4:00pm-4:50pm Parkland HS *5:00pm-5:50pm Del Valle HS II *6:00pm-6:50pm Coronado HS II *7:00pm-7:50pm Hanks HS II *8:00pm-8:50pm Hillcrest MS *9:00pm-9:50pm Riverside HS... Continue reading

Here are the students that have qualified for the Teas All-State band. Thanks to Jason Lauturner for these results from Midland. I have not heard about ATSSB or the choir auditions. When I do, I will post them! 5-A Clarinets: Allison Speziale, Chapin, Clarinet; Jesus Carranco, Eastwood, Clarinet; Bonnie Wang, Coronado, Clarinet Amanda Petty, Coronado, French Horn Adrian Ito, Flute , Coronado Jesus Herrera, Tuba, Bel Air Aaron Vengas, Del Valle, Trombone; Danielle Chesak, Coronado, Trombone Aaron Arteaga, Trumpet, El Dorado; Michael Moreno, Trumpet, Eastwood Emily Mathews, Flute, Parkland Carlos Pacheco, Alto Sax, Ysleta And Christina Borjon of Hanks is... Continue reading

A couple of events are happening this weekend involving our school musicians. On Saturday, December 1, the All-region middle school bands will be giving their yearly concert at Coronado High School at 4:30 in the afternoon. This is an early concert, so don't be thinking it's starting at 7:30 or so as is usually the case! Get there early and hear two bands that showcase the best of our area's middle school talents! Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door. See more details about conductors and organizers in the El Paso Times on Friday. And the... Continue reading

The UTEP Percussion Ensemble is in concert Tonight! Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Guest artists are Gregory Luffey and Demetrius Williams of the UTEP music faculty. First half will be an all classical music program for percussion, with arrangements from Mozart to Beethoven. Second half is all Pandemonium steel drums, celebrating their 15th year of existence at UTEP. Both groups are under the directions of Professor of Music Larry White. General Admission Price—$5.00 Senior, Military, Non-UTEP Student—$3.00 Children (6 & under), UTEP Students, Faculty & Staff—free Continue reading

Here is the link for the complete results for the Throwdown: http://www.trooperband.com/sun-city-throwdown/ Congratulations to all the winners!! Continue reading

Here is the recap from ToB prelims. Finalist bands are ticked in black. Continue reading

Here's the link for the full recap of the 5-A Finals. Go here: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/uilsmbc/lbw2_sched_results.WBX?s_conference=5A&s_round=2&s_display_sw=R Continue reading

Contest is at Eastwood Middle School, ( 2612 Chaswood) $5 adults/$3 students. Dinner plates will be available! Thursday Night: 5:00- Riverside MS 5:15-Hanks Area MS 5:30-Valley View MS 5:50-Alpine HS 6:10-Las Cruces HS 6:30-Andress HS 6:50-Burges HS 7:10-Montwood HS 7:30-Chapin HS 7:50-Hanks HS 8:10-Riverside HS 8:30-Parkland HS 8:50-Del Valle HS 9:10-Eastwood HS Friday Schedule: 5:00-Eastwood Feeder 5:20-Franklin HS 5:40-Americas HS 6:00-Socorro HS 6:20-Bel Air HS 6:40- Exhibition by NMSU 7:00- Awards Continue reading

Here is the link for the recap of prelims from the SMBC: http://utdirect.utexas.edu/uilsmbc/lbw2_sched_results.WBX?s_conference=5A&s_round=1&s_display_sw=R Coronado finished 29th out of 38 bands, 19 places out of finalist contention, but still a GREAT representation. Also, UTEP Professor T. Andre Feagin will be judging finals. Continue reading

You can still watch the T-birds as they compete at the State marching contest today! Go here: www.txbands.com and link into the 'Mr. Video' livestream! It will cost $4.99, but still a bargain! Good Luck to the Coronado Band today! Continue reading

For the full recap from ToB finals, you can go here: http://music.nmsu.edu/ensembles/pride/2012-results-finals It sure was a great contest, with the overall quality of bands that compete here each year just getting better and better. Congratulations to all the Participants, Class winners, and Finalists. Your programs and Directors entertain us, educate us, and make us all proud. You represent what is great about our young people, our schools, and our sport. I can hardly wait until next October!! Continue reading

Place-Score-School 10-80.90- Plainview 9-82.60-Eastlake 8-83.75-Franklin 7-84.45-Socorro 6-85.00-Bel Air 5-85.10-Montwood 4-87.65-Americas 3-89.10-Onate 2-91.15-Coronado 1-92.95-Hanks Captions: Visual -Hanks Music-Hanks GE-Hanks Congratulations to the Finalist Bands and their Directors!! Continue reading