Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Nine Clovis high school musicians and four Portales High students have been named to the New Mexico All-State Band, according to the New Mexico Music Educators Association.
The students auditioned for the state-wide ensemble Nov. 1-5 with both prepared music and sight-reading. Selection was based on scores achieved in the performances, a Clovis Municipal Schools news release said.
The Clovis and Portales students will participate in the All-State Conference and Concert Jan. 8 at Eastern New Mexico University's Portales campus.
From the Clovis High School Freshman Academy Symphonic Band, Appoline Rivera, trumpet, was selected for the all-state band.
From Clovis High School Symphonic Band, seven musicians were chosen, including Ansley Adams, flute; Adriana Mulgado, oboe; Chris Howe and Aaliyah Thom, bassoon; Seth Baldock, clarinet; Francisco Rodriguez-Bryant, tenor saxophone; and Josiah Bwana, percussion.
From the Clovis High School Jazz Band, Logan Arguello, guitar, was selected.
From Portales High School, the four selected musicians include Zoe Roy, flute; Samuel Marquez, baritone saxophone; Emma Mitchell, tuba; and Stratton Seifert, percussion.
