FWISD MUSICAL GROUP WINS HONORS 

Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth ISD’s Southwest High School Wind Ensemble has been selected as a National Winner in Class AAAAA by the National Wind Band Honors Project.  This is the third year in a row for the Southwest Wind Ensemble to be selected as a winner.  The group won the two previous years in the Class AAAA competition, but decided to accept a greater challenge by entering in the Class AAAAA competition. 

In addition to recognizing exceptional ensembles, outstanding instrumental soloists were also recognized with individual certificates. Eight members of the 55-piece ensemble were selected as 2009 Outstanding Soloist: 

Symphony in Bb by Hindemith:

Oboe-Marcia Willars

Bassoon-Joseph Bornholdt

Alto Saxophone-Matthew Stookey (All-State Member)

Tenor saxophone-Eric Horsley

Trumpets-Matthew Smith and Joey Vranas (Both are All-State Members)

Trombone-Michelle Nadel (All-State Member) 

Asphalt Cocktail by Mackey:

Clarinet-Kathryn Estes 

The Southwest Band Program continues to thrive under the leadership of Stacey Dunn, Director of Bands.  He is assisted by Gaspar Garcia, Jeff DeMaagd and Joshua Bowman.    

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