7th grade Soloists
February 17, 2026 - The Timpson Bear Band participated at the UIL Region Solo and Ensemble Contest at Lindale High School on February 7. The Bear Band earned a total of 28 first division medals, with 3 ensembles qualifying for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest in May! Congratulations to the following students who earned a first division on their solo and/or ensemble!
Middle school solos (14 first division medals) – Olivia Crouch (7th grade flute); Isareide Gonzalez-Vega (7th grade flute); Isabella Almarez (7th grade clarinet); Allisson Hernandez (7th grade clarinet); Shyloh Jolley (8th grade clarinet); Michaela Whiteside (7th grade clarinet); Harmani Hanson (8th grade alto saxophone); Lane Packard (7th grade alto saxophone); Kaleigh Fleming (7th grade trumpet); Levi Bentley (7th grade trombone); Jaeson Hanson (7th grade trombone); Walker Rainbolt (7th grade trombone); Bentley Fanguy (7th grade percussion); Ashton Jenkins (8th grade percussion).
High school solos and ensembles (14 first division medals) – Mariyah Dodd (clarinet solo); Brianna Vargas (clarinet solo); Mattisyn Barbee, Sophia Dinh, and Lizette Flores-Espinoza (state-qualifying flute trio); Gavin Hudson, Jaxton Jolley, and Nathan Vu (state-qualifying saxophone trio); Asael Cantu, Cameron LaVoie, Romy Madrid, Branton Payne, Larry Rios, and Kaycee Vaughn (state-qualifying brass sextet).
Congratulations to all of these students!
State-qualifying Brass Sextet
State-qualifying Flute Trio
8th grade Soloist - Ashton Jenkins
8th grade - High School Soloists
State-qualifying Saxophone Trio
