SISD band holds spring concert and awards presentation

By News Staff on Tuesday, May 16, 2023
  • Band Director Aw ard – Justin Bartlett (second from right), Schulenburg ISD head band director, was presented an award by 2022 alumni (from left) Kael Baumgarten, Jorge Olvera and (right) Karla Rico, for his hard work and dedication over the past three years to the band program and students of Schulenburg ISD
    Band Director Aw ard – Justin Bartlett (second from right), Schulenburg ISD head band director, was presented an award by 2022 alumni (from left) Kael Baumgarten, Jorge Olvera and (right) Karla Rico, for his hard work and dedication over the past three years to the band program and students of Schulenburg ISD
  • The award states: “You Make a Difference, Justin Bartlett, Head Band Director, Pride of Schulenburg, 2020 to 2023, Schulenburg Band.”
    The award states: “You Make a Difference, Justin Bartlett, Head Band Director, Pride of Schulenburg, 2020 to 2023, Schulenburg Band.”
  • John Phillip Sousa Aw ard was presented to Yahaira Guerrero (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    John Phillip Sousa Aw ard was presented to Yahaira Guerrero (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Outstanding Woodwind Aw ard was presented to Priscila Lara (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    Outstanding Woodwind Aw ard was presented to Priscila Lara (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Outstanding Brass Aw ard was presented to Yahaira Guerrero (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    Outstanding Brass Aw ard was presented to Yahaira Guerrero (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Most improved award was presented to Rogerick H Walton (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    Most improved award was presented to Rogerick H Walton (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Honor Band – Teagan Faith (left) received a certificate for selection into the Texas A&M Commerce Junior/Senior Honor Band from Justin Bartlett (right).
    Honor Band – Teagan Faith (left) received a certificate for selection into the Texas A&M Commerce Junior/Senior Honor Band from Justin Bartlett (right).
  • 2023-2024 Drum Majors were presented their whistles and instated into their positions for the upcoming season. Shown are (from left) Rogerick H Walton, assistant drum major; Justin Bartlett, SISD director of bands; and Yahaira Guerrero, head drum major.
    2023-2024 Drum Majors were presented their whistles and instated into their positions for the upcoming season. Shown are (from left) Rogerick H Walton, assistant drum major; Justin Bartlett, SISD director of bands; and Yahaira Guerrero, head drum major.
  • Outstanding Jazz Student Aw ard was presented to Amalia Rorschach (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    Outstanding Jazz Student Aw ard was presented to Amalia Rorschach (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Outstanding PercussionAw ard was presented to Edgar Mandujano (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
    Outstanding PercussionAw ard was presented to Edgar Mandujano (left) by SISD band director Justin Bartlett (right).
  • Honor Band – Yahaira Guerrero (left) received a certificate for selection into the Texas A&M Commerce Junior/Senior Honor Band from Justin Bartlett (right).
    Honor Band – Yahaira Guerrero (left) received a certificate for selection into the Texas A&M Commerce Junior/Senior Honor Band from Justin Bartlett (right).

    This past Thursday, May 11, the Schulenburg High School band had its spring concert and awards banquet at Sengelmann Hall.

    Students received awards for their hard work throughout the school year.

    One of the highlights was the presentation of the John Phillip Sousa Award, which went to Yahaira Guerrero. The Sousa Award is the pinnacle of achievement in a high school band. Introduced in 1955 to honor …