205 KISD Musicians Qualify for TMEA High School All-Region Bands

Keller ISD is proud to announce the outstanding performance of its high school musicians at the recent Region 30 All-Region Band Auditions. On December 14, an impressive 205 Keller ISD musicians qualified for positions in the Region Bands.

These talented young musicians auditioned against their peers from across the region, showcasing their dedication and exceptional musical skills. Their success speaks volumes about the quality of music education offered within Keller ISD and the commitment of both students and teachers.

The 5A All-Region and Freshman Honor Bands will perform on January 15, 2025, at Fossil Ridge High School in Keller ISD, accompanied by the 5A and 6A Region 30 Percussion Ensembles. Meanwhile, the 6A Region 30 All-Region Band will take the stage at Timber Creek High School that same evening.

Additionally, 66 students have qualified to audition for the Texas All-State Band on January 11, 2025, for an opportunity to represent Keller ISD at the prestigious Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in February.

Keller ISD extends heartfelt congratulations to all the musicians who qualified for the All-Region, Area, and Freshman Bands. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your musical journey!

(* indicates students who have advanced to the Area Round of the All-State Auditions)

All-Region 5A Symphonic Band

Fossil Ridge High School
Jaimin Soni, Flute*
Hana Khader, Bass Clarinet
Kenneth Tran, Baritone Saxophone*
Maia Talamas, Trumpet
Asher Isgitt, Horn*

All-Region 6A Symphonic Band

Central High School
Kinsley Davis, Percussion
Noah Bailey, Percussion
Angelo Cruz, Piccolo*
Grace Yim, Flute*
Bishoy Abdelmalek, Flute*
Kyle Chung, Oboe*
Ellissia Bonidie, Eb Clarinet*
Grayson Graham, Bb Clarinet*
Connor McKinnon, Alto Saxaphone
Isabel Lee, Trumpet*
Emily Richardson, French Horn*
Roman Weatherbee, Fench Horn*
Hannah Ebbert, French Horn*
Amber Nugent, French Horn*
Piper Henderson, Euphonium*

Fossil Ridge High School
Sophia Lofton, Bb Clarinet*
Ava Wong, Bb Clarinet*
Noah Buis, Bassoon*
Zachary Richards, Alto Saxophone*

Keller High School
Gracie Payne, Flute*
Mckinley Surface, Oboe*
Johan Bereket, Bb Clarinet*
David Orellana, Bb Clarinet*
Chizara Nweke, Bb Clarinet*
Edward Cho, Bb Clarinet*
Ethan Sherrill, Bass Clarinet*
Alex Nguyen, Tenor Saxophone*
Max Brinkemeir, Cornet/Trumpet*
Andrew Olobia, Cornet/Trumpet*
Joseph Abdallah, Cornet/Trumpet*
Auguste Bernand, Cornet/Trumpet*
Cameron Prince, Cornet/Trumpet*
Nathan Davis, Cornet/Trumpet*
Jackson Morphew, Cornet/Trumpet*
Gabriel Lattouf, Cornet/Trumpet*
Austin Davis, French Horn*
Addie Russell, French Horn*
Michael Treadway, Tenor Trombone*
Daniel Serrano, Tenor Trombone*
Hunter Gibson, Tenor Trombone*
Allan John-Baptiste, Bass Trombone*
Emily Pattison, Tuba*
Rhett Wise, Tuba*
Mason McCaw, Tuba*
Akshit Karthikesh, Flute
Nathaniel Nguyen, Bb Clarinet
Reagan Brumley, Bass Clarinet
Brayden Utter, Euphonium

Timber Creek High School
Kate Margason, Oboe*
Anson Zhu, Alto Saxophone*
Noah Cudaback, Bari Saxophone*
Isaac Cordero, Bassoon*
Josh Ziegler, Bb Clarinet*
Anastasia Czechowicz, English Horn*
Hannah West, Flute*
Dean Yu,  Flute*
Jacob Duncan, Tenor Saxophone*
Carson Whorrall, Tenor Trombone
Tobias Kurniawan, Trumpet*
Nico Baccherini, Percussion
Gabe Ramirez, Percussion
Sydney Lachapelle, Percussion
Zane Shields, Percussion

All-Region 5A Concert Band

Fossil Ridge High School
Mira Jabbar, Flute
Tai Au, Flute
Tyler Russell, Oboe
Colin Chaney, Baritone Saxophone
Olivia Tatum, Percussion
Nicolas Lee, Percussion

All-Region 6A Concert Band

Central High School
Aiden Burk, Percussion
Aaron Remmers, Percussion
Sophia Pelland, Percussion
Duykha Vu, Percussion (alternate)
Jazzy Harrison, Flute
Ashtyn Brija, Flute
Sofia Holmes, Flute
Nhat Nguyen, Flute
May Chounlamountry, Bb Clarinet
Stephan Shaffer, Bassoon*
Maddox Moore, Alto Saxophone
Caleb Hildner, Tenor Saxophone
Kenneth Guenechea, Baritone Saxophone*
Carson Petersen, Trumpet
Jace Gonda, Trumpet
Sebashtian Collins, Trumpet
Chris Ozuna, French Horn*
Kathryn Piercy, French Horn
Trevor Towers, French Horn
Luke Crawford, Trombone
Matteo Wood, Euphonium

Fossil Ridge High School
Samantha Fisher, Oboe
Ada Torres, Bb Clarinet
Arianna Torres, Horn
Isabella Hernandez, Horn

Keller High School
Candice Santoso, Piccolo*
Bruno Ida Feijao, Bassoon*
Jack Chandler, Bass Trombone*
Daniel Kim, Flute
Lily Bessaly, Flute
Gracie Hicks, Flute
Claire Yoon, Flute
Sophia Lee, Oboe
Ashley Chung, Eb Clarinet
Sophie Winkler, Bb Clarinet
Joseph Ebiuwhe, Bb Clarinet
Eli Glass, Bass Clarinet
Arned Thatthamla, Alto Saxophone
Jennifer He, Alto Saxophone
Sean Davenport, Tenor Saxophone
Deena Hameed, Cornet/Trumpet
Eli Sappington, Cornet/Trumpet
Alexis Carrol, Cornet/Trumpet
Thomas Miller, Cornet/Trumpet
Jacob Marshall, French Horn
Scott O'Quinn, French Horn
Regan Stewart, Tenor Trombone
Chinedu Nweke, Tenor Trombone
Elan Gomez, Euphonium
Naomi Zoch, Euphonium
Nolan Gibson, Tuba
Thierry Williams, Tuba
Drew McCullough, Tuba

Timber Creek High School
Elena Van Ronk, Oboe*
Peter Pham, Alto Saxophone
Reyes Guevara, Bass Clarinet
Melody Hernandez, Bass Clarinet
Kayleigh (Lee) Stanhope, Bass Clarinet
Aiden Penny, Bassoon
Samuel Berry, Bb Clarinet
Benjamin Bakradze, Bb Clarinet
Mason Anders, Bb Clarinet
Esmeralda Armendariz, Bb Clarinet
Pablo Marquez, Euphonium
Ke'Von Witten, Euphonium
Emerson Wright, French Horn
Camille Campbell, Tenor Trombone
Sam Kuntz, Tenor Trombone
Gabrielle Fox, Trumpet
Sam Stackable, Trumpet
Preston Ngo, Tuba
Jacob Bigelow, Percussion
Madeline Lorenz, Percussion

All-Region 6A Percussion Ensemble

Central High School
Tyler Zak*
Landon King*
Clayton Naddy*

Timber Creek High School
William Nielson*
Konner Kneeland*

All-Region 5A Ninth Grade Band

Fossil Ridge High School
Layla Mandujano, Flute
Lucas Bryner, Oboe
Chloe Ngouy, Bb Clarinet
Kayla Baucham, Bass Clarinet
Daniel Duran, Tenor Saxophone

All-Region 6A Ninth Grade Band

Central High School
Zeke Varney, Percussion
Arcee Gilliam, Percussion
Jay Stewart, Percussion (alternate)
Dimitrios K., Clarinet
Rebekah S., Clarinet
Ilana A., Clarinet
Steven D., Horn
Max G., Trumpet
Landry J., Trombone
Chase R., Trombone
Rowen Ho. Oboe

Keller High School
Maclyn Meader, Oboe
Hans-Christian Novak, Bassoon
Shanmuhk Annavajjala, Bb Clarinet
Emilio Sierra, Bb Clarinet
Caroline White, Bb Clarinet
Abigail Hartzog, Bb Clarinet
Andrew Bergstrom, Bass Clarinet
Annika Sappington, Bass Clarinet
Cooper Vancour, Alto Saxophone
Luke Lashley, Alto Saxophone
Aubrey Nguyen, Alto Saxophone
Ryan Tai, Tenor Saxophone
Issac Burton, Cornet/Trumpet
Arianna Sallean, Cornet/Trumpet
Hudson Marshall, Cornet/Trumpet
Douglas Johnson, French Horn
Connor Beilman, Tenor Trombone
Benjamin Smith, Bass Trombone
Bhanavi Balaji, Euphonium
Erion Jashari, Tuba
Nick Shavor, Percussion

Timber Creek High School
Victor Arms, Alto Saxophone
Stephen Canton, Alto Saxophone
Boston Faz, Bassoon
Kaiya Cooper, Bb Clarinet
Daniel Sibley, Bb Clarinet
Olivia McClain, Bb Clarinet
Jack Howeth, Percussion
Hudson Magbuhat, Percussion
Addison Wolfe, Flute
Draper Cartee, Flute
Silas Cross, French Horn
Cole Newton, French Horn
Gavin Pimentel, French Horn
Collin Upshaw, French Horn
Andrei Cruz, Oboe
Xanthe Sarona, Tenor Trombone
Jace Drain, Trumpet
Lillian Duffey, Trumpet