Canyon Lake High School’s Hawk Band received first divisions from all six judges at a Region 12 UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation at Seguin High School Thursday.
The program included Bunker Hill March by Karl King, Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs, Movement 1 by Frank Picheli and Pablo! by Richard Meyer.
CLHS teachers Ed Gonzales and Jordan Davis directed the band.
Judges had this to say about the band’s stage performance:
Daniel Lugo, Fine Arts coordinator for Edgewood ISD:
“The band plays very musically and with a mature sound…a fantastic display of artistry and musical understanding.”
Roger Duran, San Antonio ISD:
“A very energetic performance. Lovely soloist playing. Beautiful dynamic contrasts. You’ve captured the character and flavor of Pablo! Excellent job by the entire ensemble. What a good band. Bravo.”
Cliff Croomes, Ph.D, University of Texas at Austin:
“Your performance demonstrates superior ensemble skills and great training. I really enjoyed your performance. Great teaching and learning happening at Canyon Lake.”
Sight-reading comments by judges include:
Roxanne Vickers, San Antonio:
“The band is playing with great tones. Good understanding of style, articulation phrasing and dynamics…a very well-trained band!”
Kyle Friesenhan, San Antonio:
“A very musical interpretation. Great phrasing and shaping of phrases. You did an awesome job. Congratulations! Thank your directors for all they do.”
Chuck Young, Corpus Christi:
“Outstanding performance! Bravo and and directors!”
