On Saturday, February 18, 2012, members of the "Big Blue Band" participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Hutto HS.  Our students represented Rockdale with class and professionalism.  I am very proud of them and their dedication to acheive the following results:

Mason C. - Division 1 (Bronze Medal) on a Class 3 Alto Saxophone Solo
Derek W. - Division 1 (Bronze Medal) on a Class 3 French Horn Solo

Pio C. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Trumpet Solo
Ginnny F. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Marimba Solo
Hebert G. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Tympani Solo
Kandace K. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Euphonium Solo
Travis K. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Euphonium Solo
Tyler L. - Division 2 on a Class 2 Snare Drum Solo
Lane S. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Xylophone Solo
Luke S. - Division 2 on a Class 2 Tenor Saxophone Solo
Faith T. - Division 1(Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Trumpet Solo
Emily W. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Clarinet Solo
Natalie W. - Division 1 (Silver Medal) on a Class 2 Flute Solo

Ariel B. - Division 1 (Gold Medal) on a Class 1 Bass Clarinet Solo ***Advancing to State***
Beth D. - Division 3 on a Class 1 Clarinet Solo
Autumn D. - Division 1 (Gold Medal) on a Class 1 French Horn Solo ***Advancing to State***
Melanie I. - Division 1 (Gold Medal) on a Class 1 Clarinet Solo
Melinda P. - Division 1 (Gold Medal) on a Class 1 French Horn Solo

Melanie I., Emily W. and Natalie W. - Division 2 on a Class 1 Woodwind Ensemble

We brought home a total of 4 gold medals, 9 silver medals, 3 bronze medals and two students are advancing to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in May.