Middle school musicians from across New Braunfels ISD showcased their talent at the Middle School Region Band Auditions held last week, culminating in the Region Band Concert on Saturday, December 13, at Pieper High School. Students from both Oak Run Middle School (ORMS) and New Braunfels Middle School (NBMS) competed and earned impressive placements, reflecting the strength of NBISD’s fine arts programs.

New Braunfels Middle School Region Band Placements

Nicholas Moreno, Flute – Band 1

Abraham Ramirez, Flute – East Zone Band

Mateo Flores, Clarinet – Band 1

Carson Nguyen, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Ivan Hernandez, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Cade Hallock, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Samantha Oliver, Bass Clarinet – East Zone Band

Maya Ortiz, Trumpet – Band 1, First Chair

Eli Medrano, Trumpet – East Zone Band

Mason Ditter, French Horn – East Zone Band

Lorenz Thomas, Trombone – Band 1

Mia Jimenez, Trombone – East Zone Band

Joseph Ramos, Euphonium – East Zone Band

William Hinman, Tuba – East Zone Band

Alonzo Thomas, Tuba – East Zone Band

Sam Cline, Percussion – Band 1, First Chair

Cambrie Gonzales – East Zone Band

NBMS District Band

Cora Morrison, Clarinet

Madison Henson, Bass Clarinet

Isabella Balderas, Alto Saxophone

Parker Buegeler, Alto Saxophone

Lucio Peña, Trombone

Cameron House, Percussion

Oak Run Middle School Region Band Placements Results

Macy Adam, Flute – East Zone Band

Ava Jones-Gunter, Flute – East Zone Band

Claire Strever, Flute – East Zone Band

Madeline Mueller, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Sebastian Schmitt, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Matthew Guerrero, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Tolan Traugott, Clarinet – East Zone Band

Gabriel Horner, Bass Clarinet – East Zone Band

Quinton Mumbert, Bass Clarinet – East Zone Band

Damian Bose, Trumpet – East Zone Band

Josiah Young, Trumpet – East Zone Band

Nolan Smith, Trombone – East Zone Band

Cam Hougham, Trombone – East Zone Band

James Loving, Tuba – East Zone Band

TJ Moreno, Tuba – Band 1

ORMS District Band

Miles Lovell, Oboe

Emma Caballero, Clarinet

Carson Seabaugh, Trumpet

Dani Sanchez, Trumpet

Jenna Genco, French Horn

Travis Ortega, Euphonium

Celebrating Student Achievement

Congratulations to all of our middle school musicians for their dedication, preparation, and outstanding performances. Their success at the Region Band Auditions—and participation in the Region Band Concert—highlights their commitment and excellence in music education.