December 15, 2015 - On Saturday, December 5 members of the Timpson Band traveled to Carthage and auditioned for the ATSSB (Association of Texas Small School Bands) Middle School Band. The Timpson students that earned chairs in the band are pictured on the back row (L to R):
Alyssa Parks ~ 7th Grade Clarinet, 4th chair
Claire Johnson ~ 7th Grade Bass Clarinet, 1st chair
Brittany Hutto ~ 8th Grade Alto Saxophone, alternate (ranked 6th)
Bradley Young ~ 8th Grade Trumpet, 6th chair
KeUnnia Perkins ~ 8th Grade French Horn, 6th chair
Corey Branton ~ 8th Grade Euphonium, 2nd chair
Fabian Martinez ~ 8th Grade Tuba, 1st chair
On Saturday, December 12 several more members of the Timpson Band traveled to Rusk to audition for the ATSSB High School All-Region Band. Two Timpson students (standing in front) earned chairs in the band:
Devin Kimzey ~ Freshman Trombone, 10th chair Symphonic Band
Connor Timmons ~ Sophomore Percussion, 3rd chair Concert Band
Devin was the highest ranking freshman trombone at the contest, and Connor’s ranking qualified him for the Area competition. On January 9 Connor will go to Chapel Hill and audition for the ATSSB All-State Band. Congratulations to all of these fine Timpson Band students. We are VERY proud of you and thank you for your hard work!