Selected to represent Willow Springs Middle School at the All-Region Orchestra Showcase — considered the highest honor a 7th grade orchestra player can achieve — anchoring the harmonic low-end for symphonic and concert ensemble performances.
Mastering acoustic double bass bowing techniques (arco), pizzicato rhythmic timing, and proper fingerboard intonation across classical and contemporary concert repertoires.
Playing the bass section requires acute dynamic balance—holding the foundation with cellos and low winds so the upper strings and brass can soar.
Sight-reading multi-part symphonic scores translates directly to spatial anticipation and rapid pattern recognition on the soccer pitch.
Willow Springs Middle School, 2025–26
Represented Willow Springs Middle School at the All-Region Orchestra Showcase.
"Dramatic Essay" (Mark Williams) · "Doraji" (arr. Ben Snoek) · "La Paloma" (Yradier, arr. Longfield)
Also recognized for the All-Region Middle School selection at this concert.
Individual solo performance evaluated by a certified UIL judge, following Pre-UIL concert and sight-reading practice on February 17, 2025.
Performed with the WSMS Philharmonic Orchestra.
"Night Shift" (Richard Meyer) · "El Toro" (Don Brubaker)
Sloan Creek Intermediate School, 2024–25
Performed "Attack" (Jeff Frizzi), "Cripple Creek" (Edmund Siennicki), "Nightwatch" (Cooper Ford), and "The Final Countdown" (Europe).
Completed both solo and ensemble evaluation rounds ahead of the spring concert season.
Every concert and evaluation above is also cataloged on the family YouTube channel.
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