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UIL Concert & Sightreading Contests produce Sweepstakes honors for all three Clark Concert Bands
All three Clark concert bands earned 1st Division ratings at UIL Concert & Sightreading Contests held April 7-9 at Taft High School, achieving the distinguished "Sweepstakes" status. See what the judges had to say ...
A-1 Judges' Comments
A-2 Judges' Comments
A-3 Judges' Comments
This is the 30th consecutive Sweepstakes honor for Clark's A-1 "Varsity" Concert Band.
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UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest Results
Congratulations to all who earned 1st Division "Superior" ratings for their solo and/or ensemble performances at the 2009 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, held Feb. 17 at Clark High School. A total of 90 solos and 4 ensembles by Clark Band students received Superior ratings. These include the following:
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Solos
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Ashley B.
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Crystal M.
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Michelle W.
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*Brian B.
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Christen McA.
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*Laura W.
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Anne B.
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Luke M.
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Ryan Y.
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Maggie C.
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Kayla M.
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John P. Z.
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Vicki C.
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Benjamin M.
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Ose A.
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Garner C.
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Maria M.
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Andrew A.
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*Sam C.
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Steven O.
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Chris C.
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Courtney C.
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Val P.
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Jake C.
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*Louis C.
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Ricky P.
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Liz C.
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*Timmy C.
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Sailesh R.
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Ryan C.
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Brandon D.
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Jack R.
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Francisco D.
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Garrett D.
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Shayna R.
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Raynor F.
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Gustavo G.
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Richard R.
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Ryan G.
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Tara G.
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William R. (2 solos)
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Joshua G.
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Michaela H.
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Dylan R.
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Gregory G.
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Caleb H.
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Joshua R.
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Lindsey G.
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Gloria H.
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Sarah S.
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Sarah H.
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*Sarah H.
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*William S.
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Matthew H.
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Ethan H.
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Allison S.
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Travis H.
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Jason H.
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*Adrienne T.
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Brian K.
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Kevin H.
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*Hudson T.
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Zachary N.
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Michael J.
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Jacob V.
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Jackie P.
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Zachary L.
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*Betty W.
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Wesley P.
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Chris L.
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Andy W.
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Veronica R.
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Meagan L.
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Ashley W.
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Stephanie T.
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*Steven L.
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Wendy W.
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Sean C.
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Jui-Jui L.
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Alix W.
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Adan L.
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Kevin L.
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David W.
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Joseph M.
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Anokhi M.
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*Jedon W.
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David Y.
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Tyler M.
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Ensembles
*Brass Quintet: Brian B., Ethan H., Luke M., Richard R., Hudson T.
Mixed Quintet: Louis C., Vicki C., Ben M., Val P., Luis P.
*Clarinet Quartet: Michaela H., Meagan L., Allison S., Adrienne T.
Trumpet Trio: Christen McA., Stephanie T., John P. Z.
*Denotes Outstanding Performer Award recipients.
Cougar Band flutist earns Texas All-State honors
Posted 01/12/2009
Sarah H., a sophomore flute player in the Cougar Band, has earned a position in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Ensembles. She earned the honor by placing third chair at the TMEA Area E auditions, held Saturday, Jan. 10, at Judson High School.
"When the results were posted, I couldn't find my name at first and I got nervous," Sarah said. "Then people started congratulating me, and I finally saw my name listed third. I was really, really happy."
Selection to an All-State ensemble is the highest honor a high school musician can achieve on an individual level in Texas. Sarah, who regards playing music as one of the four most important facets of her life--along with school, church, and family--views her achievement as a reward for many months of intense practice and determination.
"Last year, I missed making All-State by one chair, and it made me more determined," she said. "By coming so close, I knew I had a chance, so I couldn't wait to come back this year."
With Sarah's achievement comes the privilege to participate in the 2009 TMEA All-State Clinic, Convention, and Concerts to be held February 11-14 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. This annual event is one of the most highly regarded music education and performance conventions in the nation.
Congratulations to Sarah and her family.
29 Cougar Band students earn chairs in Region Band, 7 in Region Orchestra; 12 advance to Area
Posted 12/06/2008
Congratulations to the 29 members of the Clark Cougar Band who earned chairs in Region XI's All-Region Band. Of these, 7 students also placed in the All-Region Orchestra. Auditions for both ensembles were held Dec. 5 and 6 at Stevens High School.
In addition, 12 of Clark's regional qualifiers placed high enough to advance to Area to audition for the Texas All-State Band. Area auditions will be held Saturday, Jan. 10, 2008 at Judson High School.
Clark's All-Region results are as follows:
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2008-09 Region Band and Orchestra Results
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Instrument
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Name
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Chair
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Band
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Orchestra
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Advances to Area
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Flute
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Sarah H.
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1
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X
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X
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X
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Shayna R.
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16
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X
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| Vicki C. |
18
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X
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| Tara G. |
22
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X
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Bb Clarinet
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Meagan L.
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1
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X
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X
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X
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Louis C.
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4
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X
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X
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X
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Adrienne T.
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5
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X
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X
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Betty W.
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6
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X
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X
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Andy W.
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8
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X
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X
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Allison S.
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12
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X
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| Anne B. |
13
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X
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Michaela H.
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15
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X
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Jason H.
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24
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X
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English Horn
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Val P.
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1
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X
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X
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X
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Contra Bass Clarinet
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Emily B.
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1
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X
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X
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Bassoon
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Luis P.
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2
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X
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X
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X
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Alto Saxophone
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Sailesh R.
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5
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X
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Tenor
Saxophone |
Caleb H. |
3
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X
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Trumpet
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Christin McA.
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7
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X
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X
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Ethan H.
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11
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X
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Luke M.
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19
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X
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Horn
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Richard R.
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10
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X
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Benjamin M.
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16
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X
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| Tenor Trombone |
Sam C. |
11
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X
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Euphonium
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Michael J. |
6
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X
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| Jack R. |
7
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X
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Tuba
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Brian B.
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1
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X
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X
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X
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Laura W.
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5
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X
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Percussion
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Steven L.
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1
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X
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X
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XX
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Students who qualified for All-Region Orchestra will perform a concert on the afternoon of Dec. 13 (time TBA) at Clark High School.
Members of the All-Region Band will rehearse at Taft High School on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23 and 24, and perform their concert on Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
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