Bray-Doyle Band Members Honored with Awards

Bray-Doyle Public School hosted its Spring Band Concert, Tuesday, May 9. Awards were presented to the High School and Middle School band members at the event. The program is directed by Matt Lucas.

HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS (7th-12th Grade)

• SCOBDA JR & HS

7th Grade Band – Kylee Dodson / JH Band – Kailynn Cox, Alannah Fitzgerald, Sarah Franklin, Kole Gensamer, McKenna Renfro, Lilyann Willoughby, Judson Dorman (1st chair), / HS Band – Faith Ford

• Section Leader Award / Excellence in Each Section

Ashlynn Abney (Flute), McKenna Renfro (clarinet), Faith Ford (Bass Clarinet), Lexi Renfro (trumpet), Grace Manuel (Trombone), Judson Dorman (Baritone), BJ Ford (Percussion)

• Most Improved

Dalton Anderson, Kylie Dodson

• Excellent Rating at District Contest

Alexia Renfro (Trumpet Solo), Sarah Franklin McKenna Renfro & Alannah Fitzgerald (Clarinet Trio), Alannah Fitzgerald (Clarinet Solo), Alex Grigsby (Drum Solo), Alex Grigsby & Ayden Padilla (Drum Trio)

• Superior Rating at District Contest

Ashlyn Abney, Judson Dorman, Kole Gensemer, Sara Franklin, Dalton Anderson (7th Grade)

• Good Rating and Participating in State Contest

Judson Dorman, Ashlynn Abney

• Excellent Rating at State Contest

Sara Franklin

• Superior Rating at State Contest

Kole Gensemer

• 2023 Heartland Music Festival

HS Band Received Sweepstakes Award (Receiving Superior rating from all judges)

Judge Special Recognition to the Low Brass - Judson Dorman, Nicholas Gorrell, Gracie Manuel

• Musicianship Award

BJ Ford

• HS Outstanding Musician

Judson Dorman

• Directors Award

Kole Gensemer

Middle School and Beginning BAND AWARDS (5th & 6th Grade)

• SCOBDA Middle School

Elyssa Robinson, Lilah Fitzgerald, Elaina Helms, Grady Hollars, Ryder Pass, Callie Chambers, Shane Barnes, Jaxon Barnett, Madi Gensamer, Jazlyn Ledbetter, Bennett Vines, Addison Prater

• Section Leader Award

Elaina Helms, Ryder Pass, Shane Barnes, Jaxon Barnett, Callie Chambers, Madi Gensamer

• 100% Practice Reports turned in – Paylyne Britt, Callie Chambers (Blue Cert. & Pins)

• Most Improved 5th Grade – Elaina Helms

• Most Improved 6th Grade – Addison Prater

• 2023 Heartland Music Festival

MS Band Received Sweepstakes Award (Receiving Superior rating from all judges)

Judges Special Recognition to the Trumpet and Percussion Section

Trumpet

Shane Barnes, Bennett Vines, Elyssa Robinson, Addison Prater, Macy Klima, Seth Roberts, Zack Peyton, Jonie Carter

Percussion

Callie Chambers, Madi Gensamer, Grady Hollars, Charles Hale, Keira Lane, McKenna Crowell, Leland Schneider

• MS Band Leadership Award – Shane Barnes

• MS Band Outstanding Musician Award – Ryder Pass

• MS Directors Award – Callie Chambers

During the special recognition portion of the evening, senior band member BJ Ford was honored, and also the Band Council Leadership Award was presented.

Band Council Leadership Award

President – Judson Dorman

Vice President – Alannah Fitzgerald

10th- 12th Grade Class Representative – Faith Ford

7th- 9th Grade Class Representative – Hendrix Holman.