Band “Plays Its Heart Out” at State
Liberty Christian is the only school in TAPPS 5A to place in the top six in all four Fine Arts areas: academics and speech, art, vocal music, and instrumental music!
Liberty Christian’s Upper School band competed at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) state contest on April 9. “Our members played an amazing show,” said Scott Himel, band director.
“Our debut into 5A was as tough as we anticipated, and the competition with the other schools was fierce.
“I am so proud of all of the band members. They played their hearts out for a straight nine-hour set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they represented the heart of Liberty proudly!”
Scores 1-4 are used in judging a performance. A score of one (1) is for a superior performance, a score of two (2) is given for an excellent performance, a three (3) is awarded for a good performance, and a four (4) is given for a poor performance.
Listed below are the musicians and results from TAPPS regional and state competition, and the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) regional and state competition.
Clarinet
Erin Achenbach
Savannah Ewing
Lizzy Robinson
Jacob McAlister
Justin Mooneyham
Rusty Vittrup
Trumpet
Lane Crabill
Aaron Ilami
Walter Morrison
Percussion
Austin Crabill
Austin Hudelson
Won Jeong
A.J. Seely
Sawyer Teague
Jarius White
Luis Venzor
Baritone
Logan McDivitt
Sax
Jay Byun
Miranda Frizzell
Jordan Sharp
Trombone
Erin Ramsey
Tuba
Josh McAlister
Guitar/Bass
Jack Dastugue
Kyle Lewis
Josh McAlister
Results from TAPPS Regional Competition
Concert Band – 1
Sight Reading – 1
Sax Trio – 1: Jay Byun, Lizzy Robinson, and Savannah Ewing
Freshman Jazz Band “Big Fish” – 1
Sax Trio – 1: Jay Byun, Savannah Ewing, and Jordan Sharp
Senior Jazz Band – 1
Jazz Ensemble – 1
Sax Trio – 1: Rusty Vittrup, Jay Byun, and Jacob McAlister
Brass Ensemble – 1: Lane Crabill, Aaron Ilami, Erin Ramsey, Logan McDivitt, and Josh McAlister
Sax Quartet – 1: Lizzy Robinson, Erin Achenbach, Miranda Frizzell, and Jordan Sharp
Percussion Ensemble – 1: Austin Crabill, Austin Hudelson, Sawyer Teague, A.J. Seely, Luis Venzor, and Jarius White
Clarinet Trio – 1: Savannah Ewing, Lizzy Robinson, and Erin Achenbach
Clarinet Trio – 1: Jacob McAlister, Rusty Vittrup, and Lizzy Robinson
TAPPS Solos
Sax Solo – 1: Savannah Ewing
Snare Drum Solo – 1: Austin Crabill
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 1: Austin Hudelson
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 1: Sawyer Teague
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 3: Luis Venzor
Snare Drum Solo – 1: Jarius White
Tympani Solo – 3: A.J. Seely
Results from TAPPS State Competition
Concert Band – 2
Freshman Jazz Band “Big Fish” – 2
Senior Jazz Band – 2
Jazz Ensemble – 3
Sax Trio – 1: Jay Byun, Lizzy Robinson, and Savannah Ewing
Sax Trio – 1: Jay Byun, Savannah Ewing, and Jordan Sharp
Sax Trio – 1: Rusty Vittrup, Jay Byun, and Jacob McAlister
Sax Quartet – 1: Lizzy Robinson, Erin Achenbach, Miranda Frizzell, and Jordan Sharp
Clarinet Trio – 1: Savannah Ewing, Lizzy Robinson, and Erin Achenbach
Clarinet Trio – 1: Jacob McAlister, Rusty Vittrup, and Lizzy Robinson
Brass Ensemble – 1: Lane Crabill, Aaron Ilami, Erin Ramsey, Logan McDivitt, and Josh McAlister
Percussion Ensemble – 1: Austin Crabill, Austin Hudelson, Sawyer Teague, A.J. Seely, Luis Venzor, and Jarius White
Sax Solo – 1: Savannah Ewing
Snare Drum Solo – 1: Austin Crabill
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 2: Austin Hudelson
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 3: Sawyer Teague
Snare Drum Solo – 2: Jarius White
Piano Solo – 1: Maile Curbo
Results from TPSMEA Percussion Competition
Snare Drum Solo – 1: *Austin Crabill
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 2: Austin Hudelson
Snare Drum Solo – 1: *Won Jeong
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 2: Sawyer Teague
4 Mallet Marimba Solo – 2: Luis Venzor
Snare Drum Solo – 1: *Jarius White
Tympani Solo – 2: A.J. Seely
*Students who advance to TPSMEA, All-State Competition on May 28.