CONGRATULATIONS!!!

12 major scales, 2 minor scales, the chromatic scale, 3 prepared pieces and an attempt at sight reading, coupled with the stress and anticipation of an audition can be quite a feat to overcome. However, eleven of our high school band students and six of our Jr. high band students took this challenge on full force this past Saturday and yielded results to be commended.

Talladega High School band had three band students make Alabama All-state band. They are: Brandi on Clarinet, Zack on French Horn, and Dakota on Baritone. These students will spend a music filled weekend in Auburn in April with other great musicians from around the state making music and memories that will last a lifetime.

In addition to the all-state recipients, who will also attend district honor band representing Talladega High School, the band had two additional students chosen for District Honor Band. They are: Claire on Clarinet and Eli on Trombone.

Zora Ellis also had two students that were chosen for district honor band, Lexie on Trumpet and Keyauna on Clarinet. All district honor band participants will travel to Gadsden State Community College to share an experience in music with other students their age and level on February 8, 2008.

Congratulations to all of these students! EVERYONE is very proud of you for representing your school and your band in such a positive and successful manner. THANK YOU for all of your had work and dedication.