2580 W. Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
ph: 956-548-9828
2020-21 REGION BAND RESULTS
The Manzano Middle School Band Department is proud to announce that 16 of Manzano's finest earned selection into the Middle School All-Region Band on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Congratulations to all of our students that competed as well as all of our Fall Solo Medals Winners. These proud band members have gone above and beyone during these difficult times to represent themselves, their families, Manzano Middle School and The Mighty Spartan Band.
Region Band Members
Flute-Yazmin Medina, Oboe-Aldo Ramirez, Clarinet-Jorge Hernandez Alto Clarinet-Carlos Rangel (1st chair), Bass Clarinet-Omar Villegas Bassoon-Karina Rios, Alto Sax-Diego Renteria & Andrik Ramirez Bari Sax-Enrique Santoscoy, Trumpet-Leandro Torres (1st chair) Horn-Dariana Pena, Euphonium-Joe Gonzalez & Briana Gutierrez Tuba-Angel Figueroa, Percussion-Juan Padilla & Gabriel Garza.
Honorable Mention
Flute-Victoria Gunnoe & Vanessa Mata, Percussion-Francisco Garcia
(PHOTO COMING SOON)
WECOME NEW MANZANO BAND MEMBERS!!
BAND INSTRUMENT OPTIONS ARE: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Cornet, Trombone & Snare Drum
Go to New Band Member Info in the drop down menu on the right of this page for pictures and professional demonstrations or go to your google classroom to check out the you tube demontrations that are availble.
Parents will have to contact music dealers to make arrangements to get the instrument of your childs choice.
INSTRUMENT BRAND RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW NEW OR USED
Flute - Yamaha, Pearl, Jupiter Clarinet - Yamaha, Jupiter, Vito (Vandoren 2 1/2 reeds) Alto Saxophone - Yamaha, Jupiter, Vito (Vandoren 2 1/2 reeds) saxophone should also come with a neck strap.
Cornet - Yamaha, King, Bach, King, Jupiter, Blessing Trombone - Yamaha, King, Jupiter, Blessing Snare Drum - Pearl, Vic Firth & Drumsticks-vic firth sd generals
WOODWIND & BRASS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A MUSIC STAND & INSTRUCTION BOOK-ED SUETA BOOK I.
SNARE DRUMS WILL NEED MUSIC STAND & ALFRED DRUM METHOD BOOK I
INSTRUMENT VENDORS & CONTACT INFORMATION
MR. MUSIC - 542-2503
MELHART MUSIC - 682-6147
CORTINAS MUSIC - 639-3800
I HAVE WORKED WITH THESE VENDORS FOR MANY YEARS AND CAN ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE OUTSTANDING SERVICE.
PLEASE USE THE LINKS BELOW TO CONTINUE PRACTING & IMPROVING EVERY DAY.
MUSIC RACER WOULD BE GREAT DAILY PRACTICE FOR EVERY GRADE LEVEL. BEGINNERS & ANYONE THAT STILL HAS THEIR BEGINNER BOOK ED SUETA PLAY ALONG TRACKS IS FUN. EVERYONE SHOULD CHECK OUT WEB RHYTHMS. SCALE SHEET & FINGERING CHARTS CAN HELP YOU START TO GET READY FOR NEXT YEARS REGION BAND TRY-OUTS!
MUSIC RACER- MUSIC STAFF/NOTE RECOGNITION GAME
ED SUETA (BEGINNER BAND BOOK) PLAY ALONG TRACKS (You may have to scroll down a bit)
WEB RHYTHMS - CLICK ON EDUCATION
2020 UIL BAND SUCCESS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONCERT & CADET BANDS-UIL SWEEPSTAKES!
CONGRATULATIONS! 2019-20 MANZANO SPARTAN BAND DRUM MAJORS
OSVALDO MARANON, MIA ALMARAZ, & PABLO SAUCEDA
2019-2020 MIGHTY MANZANO MIDDLE SCHOOL SPARTAN BAND
The Manzano Band Department would like to thank our administration, faculty and staff for their unwavering support and encouragement. We also thank our wonderful band parents for everything they have done to help their children realize their dreams and achieve their goals. Last, but not least, thank you to our amazing band students who astound us every day with their talent, dedication and relentless commitment to excellence.
2020 REGION BAND MEMBERS - 30 STRONG!
2019 U.I.L. CONCERT & SIGHTREADING
TRIPLE SWEEPSTAKES!
2ND TIME IN BISD MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND HISTORY. PREVIOUSLY IN 2017 BY MANZANO.
All 3 bands receive Superior Ratings at Pre-UIL Evaluation Festival.
Rob McBee-Cadet Band, Ernest Cantu-Symphonic Band, David Martinez-Concert Band
Cadet Band directed by Rob McBee
Concert Band Directed by David Martinez
Symphonic Band Directed by Ernest Cantu
2018-2019 All-Region Band Results-New Manzano Band Records!
*NEW OVERALL RECORD - 35 (previously 31)
*NEW WOODWIND RECORD - 20 (Previously 18) 1st chair Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax & Bari-Sax. Congratulations to Mr. Martinez on the first chair woodwind results.
*NEW BRASS RECORD - 13 (Previously 11) 1st chair French Horn, Euphonium & Tuba. Congratulations to Mr. McBee for raising Manzano brass excellence 2nd year in a row.
*FIRST CHAIR RECORD (Tied previous record at 6)
2019 Region Jazz Band Members
Norberto Roque (front & center) - 1st chair Trumpet, Jesus Chong & Emilio Cauiche -Tenor Sax, Jacob Trevino - Bari-Sax, Cesar Paez - Trumpet, Cristian Gonzalez & Christopher Saenz, Trombon
PROUD TO BE ONE OF ONLY TWO BISD MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO SEND THREE BANDS TO UIL CONCERT & SIGHT-READING EVALUATION
2018 CONCERT CONTEST SEASON
PRE-UIL CONTEST
CADET, CONCERT & SYMPHONIC - FIRST DIVISONS
UIL
SYMPHONIC & CONCERT BAND - SWEEPSTAKES
CADET BAND - UNANIMOUS SUPERIOR RATINGS - CONCERT EXCELLENCE RATINGS - SIGHT READING
31 STRONG
2018 ALL-REGION MANZANO BAND MEMBERS
HIGHEST REPRESENTATION IN BISD & REGION 28 FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Congratulations to Mr. McBee & the brass section for setting a new Manzano Region Brass record - (11)
2018 ALL-REGION 7TH GRADE BAND MEMBERS
2018 ALL-REGION LADY SPARTAN BAND MEMBERS
2016-2017 ACHIEVEMENTS
31 band members earn a position in the All-Region Band
Highest representation from a single campus in BISD & Region 28 A Record High for Manzano Middle School Band
5 band members earn a postion in the Region Jazz Band
TRIPLE SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS!
First time ever in the history of bisd middle school bands
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CADET BAND DIRECTED BY MR. DAVID MARTINEZ FOR BEING THE FIRST BISD MIDDLE SCHOOL 3RD BAND TO RECEIVE A UIL SWEEPSTAKES AWARD!
Copyright 2017 Manzano Middle School Band. All rights reserved.
2580 W. Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
ph: 956-548-9828