Hempstead Middle School and High School band students recently competed in the UIL Region 27 Solo and Ensemble contest on February 7 at Cypress Lakes High School.
Ten high school and 14 middle school band students participated in the competition. The students competed in solo and ensemble events. Hempstead Middle School band students received 13 Division 1 ratings and one Division 2 rating. Hempstead High School band students received 10 Division 1 Ratings, 2 Division 2 ratings, 1 Solo Advanced to State, and 2 Ensembles Advanced to State.
Hempstead Middle School:
Flute Solo
Giovanni Lozano Calderon - Division 1 Rating
Daniela Ayala - Division 1 Rating
Kylee Hue - Division 1 Rating
Oboe Solo
Anthony Vega-Stephens - Division 1 Rating
Clarinet Solo
Alejandra Ibarra - Division 2 Rating
Kamila Ramirez - Division 1 Rating
Alto Saxophone Solo
Daniela Lozoya - High School Solo - Division 1 Rating
Aly Garcia - Division 1 Rating
Jaxon Garrison - Division 1 Rating
Samuel Herrera - Division Rating
Tenor Saxophone
Cedric Glover - Division 1 Rating
Trumpet Solo
Jose Gonzalez-Lozano - Division 1 Rating
Salvador Moreno - Division 1 Rating
Percussion
Allyson Carenas - Division 1 Rating
Hempstead High School:
Flute Solo
Kamila Padron-Aguilar - Division 1 Rating
Bass Clarinet Solo
Brandon Sanchez-Suchite - Division 1 Rating
Tenor Saxophone
Elijah Salters - Division 1 Rating
Trumpet Solo
De'Angelo Garfield - Division 2 Rating
French Horn Solo
Octavio Lozoya - Division 1 Rating
Brianna Rodriguez - Division 1 Rating
Trombone Solo
Damian Vega-Stephens - Division 1 Rating (ADVANCED TO STATE)
Donivan Brannam - Division 1 Rating
Baritone Solo
Juan Lozano - Division 1 Rating
Snare Drum Solo
Xha'Breyan Sillers - Division 1 Rating
French Horn Quartet (ADVANCED TO STATE)
Brianna Rodriguez
Christian Vega-Stephens
Octavio Loyoza
William Canchola
Trombone Trio (ADVANCED TO STATE)
Damian Vega-Stephens
Donivan Brannam
Naveah Espinosa




