Cougar Band Successful at Solo & Ensemble

The Cougar Band took 15 students to University High School to participate in the 2025 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest last week. In the solo event category, the band brought home 14 superior ratings and 1 excellent rating. Additionally, the participating ensemble received a superior rating. Five students have advanced and will be participating in the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest later this year. Results were: Carmen Jenkins, Flute, Division 1; Angelina Hoefer, Clarinet, Division 1; Cayla Alexis, Clarinet, Division 1 (STATE); Haylee Alexis, Bass Clarinet, Division 1; Ta’Marion Travis, Alto Saxophone, Division 1; Lindsey Rogers, Alto Saxophone, Division 1; Alyssa Blackman, Tenor Saxophone, Division 1; Aiden Dominguez-Cruz, Trumpet, Division 2; Jesus Costilla, Trumpet, Division 1; Adrianna Bouvier, Trumpet, Division 1; Perry Lorenz, Trumpet, Division 1 (STATE); Jayden Green, Percussion, Division 1; Garrett Cook, Percussion, Division 1; Dixie Flores, Percussion, Division 1; Katarina Powell, Percussion, Division 1 (STATE); and Bugler’s Holiday Trumpet Trio: Adrianna Bouvier, Jesus Costilla, Perry Lorenz (STATE).