2017 Citation of Excellence Results
The Citation of Excellence is a competition for Texas non varsity high school & middle school bands
Citation Winners
Results Listed in Alphabetical Order
Class AAAAAA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron HS Symphonic Band | JP Wilson | Carrollton, TX |
| Keller HS Symphonic Band | Ryan Heath | Keller, TX |
| Pearland HS Symphonic Band | Beau Hunter | Pearland, TX |
| Round Rock HS Wind Symphony | John Peterson | Round Rock, TX |
| Vandegrift HS Symphonic Winds | Stephanie Grote | Austin, TX |
Class AAAAA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo HS Symphonic Band | Jake Albin | Aledo, TX |
| Poteet HS Symphonic Band | Tish Downs | Mesquite, TX |
| Wylie East HS Wind Ensemble | Jason Duck | Wylie, TX |
Class AA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo MS Symphonic Winds | Simon Bosch | Aledo, TX |
| Canyon Ridge MS Symphonic Band | Carter Matschek | Austin, TX |
| Cedar Valley MS Symphonic Band | Pete Alvarado | Austin, TX |
| Cooper JH Symphonic Band | Misty Smith, Adam Powell | Wylie, TX |
| Henry MS Symphonic Band | Rachel Johnstone | Cedar Park, TX |
| Stiles MS Symphonic Band | Jenna Yee | Leander, TX |
| Walsh MS Symphonic Band | Travis Barney, Jennifer Bergeron, Chris Fauries | Round Rock, TX |
Class A
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Symphonic Winds | Mark Walls | League City, TX |
Commended Winners
Results Listed in Alphabetical Order
Class AAAAAA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Allen HS Symphonic 1 Band | Joel May | Allen, TX |
| Keller Central Symphonic Band | Kai Rudnick | Keller, TX |
| Wylie HS Wind Ensemble | Mark Schroeder | Wylie, TX |
Class AAAAA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| North Lamar Concert Band | Jason R. Smith | Paris, TX |
| Rouse Wind Ensemble | Ryan Johnstone | Leander, TX |
Class AA
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Miller JH Symphonic Band | Heather Massey | Pearland, TX |
| Brandenburg MS Symphonic Band | John Vanhook | Garland, TX |
| Cedar Park MS Concert Band One | David Barnes | Cedar Park, TX |
| Friendswood JH Honors Band | Jason Abbott | Friendswood, TX |
| Kennemer MS Symphonic II Band | Kenneth Thompson | Duncanville, TX |
| Killian MS Wind Ensemble | Claire Pittman | Lewisville, TX |
| Nolan Ryan JH Symphonic Band 2 | Wayne Steinke | Pearland, TX |
Class A
| Group | Conductor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friendswood JH Concert Band | Thomas Landfried | Friendswood, TX |
| Wallace MS Symphonic Band | Jason D. Brown | Kyle, TX |
Special thanks to adjudicator Gary Speck, University of Miami, Ohio