The Mena Band had an outstanding day on Wednesday at All Region Band Auditions at Fort Smith Southside. 12 students tried out and all 12 students made it, with 7 of those qualifying to try out for the Arkansas All-State Band.
Congratulations to the following students for making the All-Region Band:
Nayeli Pinon- Flute, 6th chair concert band
Olivia Perez- Clarinet, 16th chair symphonic band
Eric Decker- Bassoon, 2nd chair wind ensemble
Ivan Sanchez- Alto Saxophone, 3rd chair symphonic band
Nathan Chung- Tenor Saxophone, 1st chair symphonic band
Tristan Hansen-Baritone Saxophone, 1st chair symphonic band
Jaxon Hadley- French Horn, 4th chair symphonic band
Scottie Gragg-Trumpet, 4th chair symphonic band
Jaron Hadley- Trombone, 3rd chair wind ensemble
Finleigh Robertson- Trombone 5th chair concert band
Frank Smudrick- Baritone, 5th chair symphonic band
Congratulations to the following students for qualifying to try out for All-State
Andrew Schnell
Eric Decker
Jaron Hadley
Ivan Sanchez
Tristan Hansen
Nathan Chung
Scottie Gragg
All State Band Auditions will be February 7th & 8th at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.