H.S. Band Students Perform Holiday Music in Community

Residents of Cedarhurst Retirement Community enjoyed a special visit by members of the Union H.S. Band on Saturday, December 16. An ensemble of Woodwinds and Brass students performed an afternoon concert of holiday music for the residents. The ensembles were student-led, including selection of repertoire, scheduling of rehearsals, and communicating with the Cedarhurst administration to create the event. Among the participating students are 5 recently named to the Oklahoma 2024 All-State Band. Thank you, students, for your special efforts to spread holiday cheer!

Union H.S. Band students share music with local neighbors at Cedarhurst Retirement Community. Pictured in front row, left to right: Lydia Finch (senior, bassoon), Gil Ascencio (sophomore, flute), Emma Foster (sophomore, French horn), Mikayla Story (senior, flute), Sam Warren (junior, oboe), Karyme Abad Brito (junior, clarinet), Hannah Anaya (senior, clarinet), Ava Feemster (freshman, trumpet); back row, left to right: Parker Pearson (senior, clarinet), Jackson deGraffenried (senior, French horn), Cameron Bresciano (freshman, French horn), Cooper Williams (sophomore, euphonium), Tyler O’Laughlin (sophomore, tuba), Nat Vasquez (sophomore, oboe), and Gabriel McClain (senior, trumpet).

Intern Nuñez Performs with Saxophone Quartet

Akōtu Quartet: Brianna Buck, AJ Nguyen, Abraham Nuñez, and Matthew Floeter. 

Akōtu Quartet: Brianna Buck, AJ Nguyen, Abraham Nuñez, and Matthew Floeter. 

Union Bands Spring Semester 2021 Intern Mr. Abraham Nuñez, Music Education Major at Oklahoma State University, is scheduled to perform with colleagues of the Akōtu Saxophone Quartet in the ‘Senior Mixed Instrumental Division’ at the Austin Chamber Music Center event entitled the Coltman Chamber Music Competition Virtual Showdown.

Performances of the event’s competing groups are scheduled to begin via livestream at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 6, with the Akōtu Quartet appearing at 2:19pm. Viewing of the event is free of charge, however registration is required.

In addition to prescribed accolades that will be presented to winners of this competition, the event is also awarding a People’s Choice Award, so anyone viewing will be allowed to vote for a winner. HINT: Union Bands would love for everyone to vote for the Akōtu Quartet 😉.  Voting will be held online from 3:38-3:48pm, and at 3:53pm the People’s Choice Prize winner will be announced.

Let’s check out these wonderful performances this weekend and support Mr. Nuñez in his special appearance! Register below.

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