Congratulations to the Lufkin Panther Band members who earned a spot in the TMEA Region 21 All-Region Band! The All-Region Band consists of two bands, Symphonic Band and Concert Band. Those designated as “Area” will compete in January for a spot in the Texas All-State Band. The following outstanding students are to be commended for their hard work and accomplishments!
- Piccolo
- Erica Bitner – 1st chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Flute
- Erica Bitner – 2nd chair Symphonic Band
- Clarinet
- Alyssa Kitchens – 2nd chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Jessica Bitner – 11th chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Marlene Zepeta – 7th chair Concert Band
- Alto Saxophone
- Gerson Bruton – 1st chair Concert Band
- Gerald Pineda – 5th chair Concert Band
- Killian Netherton – 7th chair Concert Band
- Bari Saxophone
- Gerson Bruton – 1st chair Concert Band (Area)
- Trumpet
- Andrew Lanigan – 5th chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Nathan Elliott – 6th chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Miguel Rios – 4th chair Concert Band
- Kassidy Knapp – 7th chair Concert Band
- Braden Lamon – 8th chair Concert Band
- French Horn
- Will Hansard – 2nd chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Tenor Trombone
- Chance Day – 4th chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Diego Barahona – 1st chair Concert Band (Area)
- Euphonium
- Joel Sarmiento – 1st chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- Jacob Sarmiento – 4th chair Symphonic Band
- Preston Jelinek – 4th chair Concert Band
- Tuba
- Michael Pritchard – 5th chair Concert Band
- Percussion
- Connor Ainsworth – 1st chair Symphonic Band (Area)
- AJ Sabani – 8th chair Concert Band
From left to right: Those marked with * qualified for Area auditions where they will compete for a spot in the TMEA All-State Band.
- Front Row – Michael Pritchard, Killian Netherton, *Gerson Bruton, Gerald Pineda, *Erica Bitner, *Jessica Bitner, *Connor Ainsworth, AJ Sabani
- Second Row – *Chance Day, *Diego Barahona, *Will Hansard, Miguel Rios, Marlene Zepeta, *Alyssa Kitchens, *Joel Sarmiento, Jacob Sarmiento
- Back Row – Kassidy Knapp, Braden Lamon, *Andrew Lanigan, *Nathan Elliott, Preston Jelinek
PHOTO BY: ANDY ADAMS/LufkinISD