PONCA CITY, OK – The musical talents of Ponca City’s 7-12 grade band students were on full display as they participated in the highly competitive Red Carpet Honor Band auditions in Enid on Saturday, November 4. These young musicians showcased their skills and passion, vying for coveted spots in the prestigious Red Carpet Honor Band.
Competing against fellow band students from the surrounding region of Oklahoma, the Ponca City contingent demonstrated exceptional musical proficiency. Their dedication and hard work paid off, as they successfully earned their places in the Red Carpet Honor Band.
These outstanding students will have the honor of representing Ponca City Public Schools as they take the stage for the Red Carpet Honor Band concert, scheduled to be held at NWOSU in Alva on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Ponca City Public Schools would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to these talented young musicians for their remarkable achievements.
The results of the auditions are as follows:
1. Middle School Band (7th Grade):
Maxwell Sinton, Flute – 10th chair
Samantha Biery, Oboe – 1st chair
Milton Lozano, Clarinet – 2nd chair
Anslee Neale, Clarinet – 9th chair
Rayna Dent, Bass Clarinet – 3rd chair
Dakota Youker, Alto Saxophone – 1st chair
Brekkon Lefthand-Hutson, Alto Saxophone – 6th chair
Porter Scantlin, Trumpet – 3rd chair
Timothy Hampl, Trumpet – 5th chair
Alexander Biery, French Horn – 1st chair
Aizen Burns, French Horn – 4th chair
2. Junior High Band (8th-9th Grade):
Jhansi Rapeti, Flute – 1st chair
Brendalinn Gale, Flute – 5th chair
Sophia Howard, Flute – 9th chair
Ahren Sweezy, Bassoon – 1st chair
Elizabeth Napier, Clarinet – 7th chair
Lila Moore, Clarinet – 2nd alternate
Henry O’Neill, Alto Saxophone – 1st chair
William Adams, Alto Saxophone – 1st alternate
Lucas Pena, French Horn – 2nd chair
Caitlin Cannon, Trombone – 5th chair
Sophia Vaden, Percussion (mallets) – 1st alternate
3. High School Band (10th-12th Grade):
Jordan De Leon, Flute – 1st alternate
Ethan Garcia, Bassoon – 1st chair
Rachel Lawson, Clarinet – 14th chair
Kaitlyn Scanlon, Clarinet – 1st alternate
Viktoriya Maier, Bass Clarinet – 2nd chair
Conner Burgess, Alto Saxophone – 4th chair
Julian Estrada, Baritone Saxophone – 1st chair
Abbigail Lawson, French Horn – 4th chair
Kaleb Estrada, Percussion (mallets) – 2nd chair
Raktim Adhikary, Percussion (snare drum) – 3rd chair
Christian Fezer, Percussion (mallets) – 2nd alternate
These impressive results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Ponca City band students and their commitment to musical excellence. Their participation in the Red Carpet Honor Band is a source of pride for the entire community.
