2010-2011

EC Band students competed at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition held over the Memorial Day weekend in Austin. Four students won first place UIL medals for their ensemble.  Those students are Patricia Paniagua, Kristeena Henry, Victoria Paniagua, and Lucita Rodriguez.  East Chambers also had a second place ensemble with the following members: Nick Savoie, Emily McKnight, Megan Hinton and Chris Broussard. 

Band Members competed Friday night, February 18, 2011, in Lumberton at the Region X Solo and Ensemble Contest. The following students received a first division on their ensembles and earned the right to advance to the state level in May:  F1- Victoria Panigua 9; F2- Cameron Simon 8; F3- Lucita Rodriguez 8; F4- Anna Rojas 8; F5- Sammantha Aguirre 8; F6- Brooklyn Clay 9; F7- Denise Perales 8; A3- Denise Perales 8; C1- Emily Payne 9; C2- Jennifer Hernandez 8; C3- Veronica Moncada 9; C5- Andrea Machial 8; C6- Kristeena Henry 9; A1- Tyler Nipp 10; H1- Ethan Huhges 10; A4- Julie Gill 8; A5- Benito Flores 10; Small t1- Kyle White 12; U2- Justin Singletary; T1-Meagan Hinton 9; T2- Gage Gonzales 10; T3- Nick Deleon 10; T4- Chris Broussard 9; T5- Emily Prinz 10; T6- Blake Nugent 7; T7- Juan Panigua 7; T8- Jackie Garcia 8; T9- Anna Martinez 8; T10- Carina Alvarez 8; F1- Emily McKnight; F2- Sammantha Wheat 6; B1- Nick Savoie 12; B2- Jaxon Vanya 9; B3- Tanner Olivier 8; B4- Tiffany Savoie 8; U1- Alex Doung 12; P1- Leslie Mora 9; P2- Alondra Perales 9; P3- Colby Thibodeaux 10; P4- Amy Harrington 9; P6- Vanessa Camacho; P7- Juan Chavez 9; P8- Brenda Alvarez 9; and P9- Will Deleon 11.

Alex Doung also is the first student, since Ms. Turk became director, to advance to state on a Class I memorized solo. His piano accompanist was Mrs. O’Quinn. To the best of all the members' knowledge, he is the first one to advance since the memorization requirement was put into effect.

Ms. Turk commented, "I am proud of all the kids, especially with all the young kids we have this year. The future looks very good."

2009-2010

Photos: courtesy of Something Extra Photos

The tuba and euphonium quartet made up of Alex Doung, Jace Silcox, Zachary Clark, and Nicholas Savoie earned a First Divison Gold Medal at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble competition held over the weekend in Austin.  The quartet of Chase Olivier, Nathan Henry, Jace Silcox and Alec Brooks also did a fantastic job of earning an exemplary rating.  Holly Turk is their band director.
 

The Buccaneer Band participated in the Celebration Parade in Magic Kingdom at 2:30 p.m. on March 7, 2010. The Buccaneer Band was the first group in the entire parade. With over 65,000 visitors, the parade was full of excitement as the new East Chambers band banner was carried by Jacob Sims, Dylan Silcox, and Kelly Silcox. The banner looked as sharp as the entire band.

The drum majors, Gloria Ramirez and Heather Streeter, also displayed great pride in showing their salutes before each of the patriotic selections. Those selections included America, The Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Battle Hymn of the Republic and concluded with the introduction and first two strains of The Buccaneer Fight Song “On Wisconsin.” It was an event the entire community can take pride in knowing how well the band performed and executed during, before, and after the parade. The positive comments made by people in the crowds, the cheers, and the accolades were overwhelming and made all the students feel extremely proud to be a part of this great event.

The band sincerely appreciates all of you that supported their efforts to be apart of this awesome event during spring break. It was a life-changing experience for many, if not all, of the students and parents that attended. View slideshow.
 

Buccaneer Band and Colorguard End Successful Year

The Buccaneer band and colorguard have stayed busy as the school year draws to an end. Diana Chavez, Cole Hoffpauir, and Marisol Hernandez all received music scholarships form Lamar University with a combined total of $20,000. (top, left) Band seniors were honored at the band spring concert by Ms. Turk. The band seniors are:  Diana Chavez, Joyce Lopez, Jessy Chavez, Ashley Ridgaway, David Hassoon, Cole Hoffpauir, Katy Stout and Marisol Hernandez. (top, right) The EC Colorguard hosted a flag clinic for all grade levels. There were over 18 participants in the camp on April 25th which included  three groups who performed at the elementary Fantastic Friday this past week -  Pre-K  thru 4th grade, Intermediate thru 8th grade, and the high school line.
 

The Buccaneer Band performed this past Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the UIL Region Ten marching contest held in Orange at Little-Cypress Mauriceville. The band had a superior performance and was rated one of only ten first divisions out of the entire contest.
 

The Buccaneer Band performed November 1, 2008, in Sulphur, Louisiana.  The band received straight ones from all three judges.  The band will compete in the UIL Region Marching Contest at Little Cypress Mauriceville Stadium this Saturday, November 8.  They will march at 11:15.