The Wind Ensemble was awarded the UIL Distinguished Performance Award at state on May 7. Sophomores Aimee Krahn, Jordan Thompson, Jean Teichroeb, junior Heidi Klassen, senior Tiffany Penner, freshmen Jonathan Sendejo and Christian Tovar were awarded state championship medals for their percussion performance during the state program.
The Symphonic and Wind Ensemble bands took the UIL triple crown in Andrews on April 13 for receiving first divisions in concert and sightreading which goes with marching season ratings for sweepstakes. The Symphonic band, directed by Adam Bodine, earned its first UIL sweepstakes for a non-varsity band.
The Wind Ensemble, directed by Exline, received its third consecutive sweepstakes trophy for the first time in Seminole since the early 1990’s.
The high school bands will host their spring concert on May 23, and 56 band members earned a state berth to solo and ensemble competition on May 29.