Photo by Rebecca Oyeniyi
Perfecting the Notes: Clarinet players Ifetayo Taiwo and Taylor Nguyen practice ahead of their Honor Band auditions. They dedicated hours of preparation on their clarinet pieces to ensure their performances stood out. “It’s an intense process, but I think it’s worth it to make it,” Taiwo said.
On Wednesday, November 13th, band students auditioned for the Alief Honor Band at Hastings High School, competing against other top musicians from the district. Each student performed a prepared piece and technical exercises, aiming to secure a spot as the best in their section. The auditions began at 4:15 p.m. and continued into the evening. Those selected will represent their schools in the district-wide Honor Band, demonstrating their skills and dedication to music.
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