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Thompson Lion Band

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Ms. Hirsch, Band Director

email - DHirsch@pasadenaisd.org

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Lion Band performs on the steps of the state capitol for

"Arts in Education Day."

On March 10, the Symphonic Band from Thompson Intermediate School traveled to Austin to participate in “Arts Education Day at the Capitol”. Under the direction of Deborah Hirsch, the band performed several short selections on the south steps of the capitol building. This 2 day event was sponsored by the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education showcases groups from across the state to demonstrate for the public and the Texas legislators the importance of fine arts education in the schools.

The Thompson Band has along tradition of excellence, recently earning over 150 medals at Pasadena ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest. The band earned a Sweepstakes Award last year at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest and annually performs at the Texas Renaissance Festival and the Splashtown Music Festival. The Thompson band has also performed the national anthem for the Houston Astros for the past 13 years and was invited to perform at the National Middle School Association Convention in 2007.

This year will be the second time that the Thompson band has been chosen to perform at “Arts Education Day at the Capitol” .

Click on the Photos Below to See our Trip to Austin

Thompson Band students again faced tough competition and captured 24 places in the Region 19 Bands. Over 600 students from all over the area performed scales and technical exercises in order to win a place in these select groups.

Earning a place in the Region Symphonic Band means that these students ranked in the top 5% in each section at the audition. The Thompson Band students who earned this recognition were;

Samantha Green – 3^rd chair Flute

Kevin Pham – 2^nd chair Oboe

Joel Arhelger

Andrew Tran

Nick Engle – 3^rd chair trumpet

Peter Vu – 3^rd chair French Horn

 *And Rene Escobar who was ranked as the #1 Bass Clarinet player in the region.

Earning chairs in the Region 19 Concert Band were;

Tearra Small

Alexia Mendez

Alex Benitez

Eyan Baker – 1^st chair Tenor Sax

Demetri Bellini

Tuan Phan

Jonathan Jones

Michael Beltran

Zack Reyes

Kevin Rodriguez

Thompson students who earned places in the Region 18 District Band are;

Lorin Mata – 1^st chair Clarinet

Brian Tran

Austin Tran

Katy Lee  - 1^st chair trumpet

Sean Peace

Zachary Flores – 1^st chair French Horn

Taylor Surratt

Click on the pictures below to see the Lion Band at South Houston's Annual Parade of Lights.

Click on the pictures below to see the Lion Band at the Renaissance Festival.