On Saturday, September 17, 2022, high school band students from Denton ISD performed in the TMEA Region 2 Jazz Ensemble Auditions, competing with high schools from districts in Region 2, including Argyle, Lake Dallas, Lewisville, and Northwest ISD. We are extremely proud to announce that 11 of the 20 positions in the All-Region Jazz Ensemble were won by Denton ISD students, including 6 first chairs. Congratulations to the outstanding jazz band students listed below and to their awesome directors and private lesson teachers. You represented Denton ISD in a most excellent way.

These students have earned the opportunity to perform with the All-Region Jazz Ensemble in the annual Clinic/Concert to be held November 18-19 at the Denton High School Fine Arts Center. They also have the opportunity to perform in the TMEA Area level auditions in October, where they will compete for a seat in the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble. Best wishes to everyone in their next audition!

Denton ISD All-Region Jazz Ensemble Members:

Braswell HS, Aaron Snipes III, Director of Bands and Jazz Ensemble Director

Caleb Carrillo, 2^nd chair tenor saxophone

Arianna Shepherd, 1^st chair trumpet

Palmer Biggers, 2^nd chair trumpet

Nathan Contreras, 3^rd chair trumpet

Harrison Biggers, 1^st chair trombone

David Withaeger, 1^st chair bass trombone

Denton HS, Jesse Woolery, Associate Director of Bands and Jazz Ensemble Director

Milo Kaplan, 1^st chair alto saxophone

Leo Illari, 2^nd chair trombone

Daniel Wen, piano

Evan Chuah, bass guitar

Ryan HS, Jarrod Beard, Associate Director of Bands and Jazz Ensemble Director

Dantrell Sanders, 3^rd chair trombone