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22 SOJ Band Members Earn All-Region, 7 Advance to Area Audition

The Spirit of Joshua Band had record-breaking results at this past Saturday’s Region 30 TMEA All-Region Band auditions.

all students that made all-region band

In all, the band had 22 students make the All-Region Bands, with another 7 earning alternate spots. Earning seats where Lilly Couey, Addie Argumaniz, Riley Husch, Melody Sanchez, Shane Waits, Luke Breedlove, Layton Haydin, Chance Lightfoot, Jaxon Dial, Nick Smith, and Cutter McBride making the Symphonic Band. Also, Taryn Lane, Esther Aguirre, Isabella Kirchman, Joey Buhl, Stetson Turnbeaugh, Aiden Gresham, Noah Johnson, Ashton Wood, and Zach Tomlin all made the Concert Band. We also had Martin Castillo and Nathan Aguirre selected for the Freshman Band.

In addition, Addy Argumaniz, Shane Waits, Luke Breedlove, Layton Haydin, Chance Lightfoot, Ashton Wood, and Jaxon Dial all advanced to the area audition to compete for a seat in the TMEA All-State Band.