BAND NOTES

This weekend, the Hebron band participated in the music in the parks festival in Cincinnati, OH. Besides enjoying the wonderful weather and having a great time at King's Island, the students performed for judges at King's High School along with several other schools from around the country. The 6th grade band and the seventh grade band both gave great performances, each receiving a rating of excellent while the jazz band received the highest possible rating of superior! During the awards ceremony, each ensemble received a first place ranking in their division and at the end, the Hebron band won the award of "Best Overall Middle School/Junior High School Band." I am very proud of all of these students not only for their performance, but for their behavior and the way they represented themselves, their school, and all of Bullitt County. A very special THANK YOU goes to Julie Werkmeister who gave up a Saturday with her family to travel and perform with the jazz band. I would also want to thank all of the parents who went to help ensure our students' success. Thanks to all!

Looking ahead, the band will have two more performances this year. The 7th and 8th graders will perform a joint concert with North Bullitt High School in their gym on May 29 and our end of the year concert with all of the band students will take place on June 5 here at Hebron. The band students hope to see you there. Have a wonderful rest of the school year!

Josh Toppass

Band Director/Music Teacher

Hebron Middle School

3300 East Hebron Lane

The following students participated in the Kentucky Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble Festival this past weekend in Oldham County. They all did extremely well and did an outstanding job representing Hebron. Please congratulate them as they put a great amount of time and preparation into this event.

Distinguished Solos

Sam Hornbuckle – 8^th Grade Trombone

Cameron Kirk – 7^th Grade Saxophone

Emily Lowe – 8^th Grade Flute

Rebekah McAuliffe – 8^th Grade Saxophone

Ethan Mizell – 8^th Grade Trombone

Cody Olson – 8^th Grade Saxophone

Holly White – 8^th Grade Flute

Brooke Adams – 7^th Grade Flute

Tyler Robinson – 7^th Grade Trumpet

Haley Brangers – 6^th Grade Bass Clarinet

Carter Campbell – 6^th Grade Trombone

Austin Pool – 6^th Grade Saxophone

Sabrina Vories – 6^th Grade Saxophone

Distinguished Ensembles

Holly White, Alaynna Schneider, and Kelly Kerr – 8^th Grade Flute Trio

Laura Hudson, Carla Willhite, and Cash Collins – 7^th Grade Trumpet Trio

Shelby Coleman and Brooke Adams – 7^th Grade Flute Duet

Emily Faust and Jamie Glenn – 7^th Grade Flute Duet

Samantha Siriphoka and Amber Crabtree – 6^th Grade Flute Duet

Elizabeth Grau and Jessica Roederer – 6^th Grade Clarinet Duet

Austin Pool and Sabrina Vories – 6^th Grade Saxophone Duet

Proficient Solos

Kelly Kerr – 8^th Grade Flute Solo

Emily Lowe – 8^th Grade Oboe Solo

Alaynna Schneider – 8^th Grade Flute Solo

Tabitha Davis – 6^th Grade Trumpet Solo

Elizabeth Grau – 6^th Grade Clarinet Solo

Bridgette McAuliffe – 6^th Grade Flute Solo

Proficient Ensembles

Natalie Lyvers and Cody Olson – 7^th/8^th Grade Saxophone Duet