On Saturday, May 25, 2024, 27 Littlefield students, (22 High School, five Jr. High School) competed in UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest held on the campus of Hendricks High School in Pflugerville, Texas. These students earned this trip in February. It is up to them and their directors as how to prepare for this competition.” Littlefield had six Soloist, three Trios, two Quintets, one brass sextet, and one to 8, or more, brass entered.
Students competing under the solo caption, and earning either Gold or Silver medals are: Gold Medals – Sophomores: Zamya Darnell and Matthew Rios; Silver Medalist — Senior Graduate: Avianna Mendoza, Junior: Jimmy Ramoss, and Sophomore: Jordan Randle.
Gold Medalist Percussion Ensemble — Noah Castenada, Devyn Crouch, Jessie Ortiz, Jimmy Ramos, and Jordan Randle.
There were schools represented from all over the state of Texas. Students performing under the various size ensembles in this competition were:
Trios:
Flute: Caytlin Black, Zamya Darnell, and Arian MacDonald Clarinet: Brianna Aleman, Sophie Garcia and Lauren Turpen Trombone: Caleb Caudillo, AJ Lewis, and Diego Gonzales
Quintets:
Clarinet: Brianna Aleman, Sophie Garcia, Bailee Griffin, Alyssa Torres, and Lauren Turpen
Sextet:
Brass: Avaley Campbell, Ammarie Galan, Adrianna Caudillo, Audrey McKinnon, Aryanna Ramirez, and Emma Romero Brass Choir: Avaley Campbell, Caleb Caudillo, Leah Galan, Cesar Garcia, A. J. Lewis, Audrey McKinnon, Avianna Mendoza, Aryanna Ramirez, Jonah Ramirez, and Emma Romero.
We are so proud of these students. The lowest rating earned was a 3rd division. The ratings can go down to a 5th division. I told our kids, “THERE ARE NO LOSERS AT STATE, THEY ARE AT HOME.”
These students worked hard and came in daily the week after graduation to practice. There are no losers in this group.