Members of the Royal Pride Band competed for spots in the 5A All-Region bands over the weekend.

In the band’s first year competing at the 5A level, 19 students earned chairs in the bands.

5A All-Region Band members are:

Kayla Crowley (flute)

Ryan Gonzalez (clarinet)

Ben Johnson (alto saxophone)

Nathan Salazar (alto saxophone)

Austin Nestler (alto saxophone)

Austin Prince (baritone saxophone)

Sam Johnson (trumpet)

Kevin Sells (trumpet)

Austin Jeter (trumpet)

Katie Morris (French horn)

Drew Steele (French horn)

Paul Mosqueda (euphonium)

Brianna Alvear (tuba)

5A Freshman All-Region band members are:

Ashle Love (bass clarinet)

Frances Humphrey (French horn)

Rachel Wasson (French horn)

Brittany Garza (French horn)

Six students were selected as alternates for the bands.

Alternates for the 5A All-Region bands are:

Aly Burke (flute)

Elizabeth Phillips (oboe)

Alejandra Velez (trumpet)

Alternates for the 5A Freshman All-Region band are:

Kortni Johnson (flute)

Josh Candelario (clarinet)

Jenna Lenhard (French horn)

5A All-Area Band qualifiers will compete for placements in the 5A All-State audition. They are:

Ben Johnson (alto saxophone)

Sam Johnson (trumpet)

Katie Morris (French horn)

Written by Kayla Crowley

Photo by Giovanni Sabala