Sarah English and Kelley Parker both made the top ATSSB All-State Band this past week. Kelley ended up second, and Sarah was sixth. They competed against the top 20 French horns from around the state and were under the direction of Col. John Bourgeois, former director of THE United States Marine Corps Band. They rehearsed Thursday and Friday and presented a concert on Saturday afternoon at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in San Antonio.

This is a great accomplishment for both of the students, and to have two students represent La Vega at ATSSB all-state is tremendous. ATSSB represents all of the A, AA and AAA school bands in the state.

On Feb. 23, the LVHS Symphonic Band competed at the McGregor Invitational Band Contest. The band received ratings of 1,1,2 for their concert and sight-reading competition. This earned a sweepstakes award for their performance. It's not UIL, but I am very proud of the band's accomplishment, and I know the students are looking forward to UIL on Thursday, March 9 at Groesbeck. The concert band performs at 9 a.m. on Thursday, and the symphonic band performs at 2:45 p.m. I would also like to thank the administration for all of its support.

On Saturday, March 25, members of the LVHS band will participate in the Region 8 UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest.