Timpson Band Students Advance to Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest

February 7, 2017 - Fourteen Timpson Band students have advanced to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest which will be held in Pflugerville on Memorial Day weekend this coming May.  To advance to the TSSEC, students must make a First Division rating on a class one solo while playing it from memory, make a First Division rating on a class one ensemble, or make a First Division rating on a twirling solo or ensemble.

Pictured are the Timpson students that have qualified for this contest.  (Back Row L-R) Brass sextet:  Fabian Martinez, Marc Carroll, Devin Kimzey, Julieta De Leon, Dallas Dennis, and Bradley Young.  Our soloists advancing to state are (Front Row L-R):  Rebekah Parks, flute;  Kendall Archer, alto saxophone;  Connor Timmons, marimba and piano (he advanced to state with two memorized solos!);  Twirlers (L-R) are:  Kayleigh Wolf- solo;  Maria Palacios- solo and ensemble;  Aislynn Kimzey- ensemble;  Kristyn Rader-ensemble;  Ja’Karia Deckard- ensemble.

Congratulations to all of these students for your outstanding accomplishment!