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Participants
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
NMSU Tournament of Bands
10th Place - Finals
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
9th Place - Finals
2013-2014
NMSU Tournament of Bands
10th Place - Finals
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
6th Place - Finals
2012-2013
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
4th Place - Finals
High General Effect Caption - Prelims
2011-2012
NMSU Tournament of Bands
5th Place - Finals
Sun City Throwdown
2nd Place
Outstanding Pit
Outstanding Bass Drums
St. George, Utah BOA
6th Place - Prelims
9th Place - Finals
UMEA "Red Rocks" Invitational
6th Place
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Grand Champions
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High General Effect Caption - Finals
High Visual Effect Caption - Finals
High General Effect Caption - Prelims
2010-2011
Appearance in the 2011 London New Years Day Parade
NMSU Tournament of Bands
3rd Place
West Texas Color Guard Association
2011 Championships
2nd Place
Thunder Drums
4th Place
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
High General Effect Caption - Prelims
2nd Place - Finals
2009-2010
Thunder Drums
Grand Champions
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award for Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
4th Place - Finals
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
High General Effect Caption - Prelims
3rd Place - Finals
2008-2009
NMSU Tournament of Bands
3rd Place - Finals
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
4th Place - Finals
2007-2008
Las Vegas Heritage Festival
Outstanding Band Group
Band Adjudacitors Award
Symphonic Winds (Gold)
Symphonic Band (Silver)
Jazz Band (Silver)
Las Vegas Heritage Festival
Outstanding Orchestra Group
Orchestra Adjudacitors Award
Full Orchestra (Gold)
Varisty Strings (Gold)
Concert Orchestra (Silver)
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
4th Place - Finals
2006-2007
Beijing/Tianjin China Concert Tour
NMSU Tournament of Bands
4th Place - Finals
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Grand Champions
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High General Effect Caption - Finals
High Music Caption - Finals
High Visual Caption - Prelims
2005-2006
Flagstaff BOA
6th Place - Finals
Directors Choice Festival
1st Place Symphonic Winds
1st Place Jazz Band
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
4th Place - Finals
2004-2005
Appearance in the 2004 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award for Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
2nd Place - Finals
Coronado Percussion
2nd Place
Outstanding quad
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
3rd Place - Finals
2003-2004
NMSU Tournament of Bands
3rd Place - Finals
Coronado Percussion
First Place
Outstanding Quad
Outstanding Pit
San Antonio BOA Super Regionals
Division I rating - Preliminaries
Socorro Marching Festival
Division I Rating
Sweepstakes Award
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
2nd Place - Finals
High Music Caption Award
High Visual Caption Award
2002-2003
NMSU Tournament of Bands
2nd Place - Finals
Coronado Percussion
First Place
High Tenors Caption Award
San Antonio, Tx DC Festivals
Superior Rating - Symphonic Winds
Second Place - Symphonic Winds
Superior Rating - Jazz Band
First Place - Jazz Band
BOA Western Regional Championships
Division I rating - Preliminaries
5th Place - Finals
NMSU Jazz Festival
Superior Rating - Jazz Band
District Festival
Superior Rating - Symphonic Winds
Superior Rating - Concert Band
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High Visual Effect - Preliminaries
Second Place Class AAAA - Preliminaries
Fourth Place
2001-2002
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award for Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
High Percussion Caption Award
3rd Place - Finals
Cavalcade of Music, Colorado Springs
Superior Rating - Symphonic Winds
Second Place - Symphonic Winds
Superior Rating - Jazz Band
First Place - Jazz Band
NMSU Jazz Festival
First Place - Jazz Combo
BOA Western Regional Championships
Outstanding Visual Effect - Finals
Second Place, Class AAA - Preliminaries
3rd Place - Finals
UTEP Day of Percussion
High Cymbals Caption Award
2nd Place
District Festival
Superior Rating - Symphonic Winds
Superior Rating - Symphonic Band
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High General Effect Caption Award
High Music Caption Award
High Marching Caption Award
High Percussion Caption Award
2000-2001
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award for Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
High Auxiliary Caption Award
3rd Place - Finals
UTEP Day of Percussion
High Snares Caption Award
High Tenors Caption Award
3rd Place
NMSU Jazz Festival
First Place - Jazz Band I
First Place - Jazz Combo
SISD/UTEP Bandfest
Division I (Superior) Rating
University of Arizona Band Day
Milton Nunamaker Award for Outstanding Achievement
Division I (Superior) rating
District Festival
First Division Rating - Symphonic Winds
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
GRAND CHAMPIONS
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High General Effect Caption Award
High Music Caption Award
High Marching Caption Award
High Percussion Caption Award
DC Festival, Dallas, TX
Best in Class - Symphonic Winds
First Division Rating - Symphonic Winds
Best in Class - Jazz Band I
First Division Rating - Jazz Band I
1999-2000
Appearance in the 2000 Tournament of Roses Parade
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award For Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
High Guard Caption Award
3rd Place
UTEP Day of Percussion
High Basses Caption Award
University of Arizona Band Day
Milton Nunamaker Award for Outstanding Achievement
Superior Rating
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High Visual Effect Caption Award
High Auxiliary Caption Award
3rd Place
1998-1999
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award For Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
Best Percussion Award
Finalists
UTEP Day of Percussion
High Tenors Caption Award
3rd Place
University of Arizona Band Day
Superior Rating
American Classic Bluebonnet Music Festival
Best in Class, Jazz
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
GRAND CHAMPIONS
Harold Van Winkle Award - New Mexico State Champions
High General Effect Caption Award
High Music Caption Award
High Marching Caption Award
High Percussion Caption Award
1997-1998
NMSU Tournament of Bands
Gregg Randall Award for Excellence (Highest Placing NM Band)
Finalists
Socorro District Marching Festival
Superior Rating UTEP Scholarship
UNM Zia Marching Fiesta
Finalists
2010-2011
All State Participants
Concert Band
| Eddie Quinones | Flute I |
| Laura Carbajal | Flute II |
| Yvan Saastamoinen | Oboe II |
| Marina Kearney | Clarinet III |
| Kiersti Bertolas | Bass Clarinet |
| Claudia Lenderman | Bass Clarinet |
| Taylor Bunker | Horn I |
| Sam Horst | Euphonium |
| Trevor Harris | Percussion |
| Cory Spence | Percussion |
Symphony Orchestra
| Samantha Andrew | Violin I |
| Austin Kirkpatrick | Viola |
| Michael Martinez | Trumpet |
Concert Orchestra | |
| Camille Debroux | Cello |
Alternates | |
| Ceara Caisido | Cello |
| Josh Dumais | Trombone |
Symphonic Band
| Allison Gamboa | Piccolo |
| Megan Ewbank | Clarinet I |
| Kayla Ruben | Clarinet II |
| Paul Benavidez | Alto Saxophone II |
| Clayton Luchini | Baritone Saxophone |
| Buddy Lindsay | Cornet III |
| Zack Squibb | Trombone II |
2000-2001
All State Participants
Concert Band
| Amber Mauldin | Flute I |
| Daniel Peters | Flute I |
| Judith Fouillade | Flute II |
| Irelan Taylor | Flute II |
| Cassandra Berman | Oboe I |
| Michael Medina | Basoon I |
| Jessica Pierce | Basoon I |
| R.J. Clarke | Basoon II |
| Brianna Fristoe | Clarinet II |
| Joel Pfeiffer | Clarinet II |
| Xochitl Torres | Clarinet II |
| Ashley Gilbert | Clarinet III |
| Tristin Gilbert | Alto Saxophone I |
| Joshua Medina | Tenor Saxophone |
| Andrew Fulkerson | Timpani |
Symphony Orchestra
| Jennifer Sterling | Viola |
| Kira Marlow | Piccolo |
| Weston Marlow | French Horn I |
Concert Orchestra | |
| Heather Evins | Violin I |
| Lindsey Rob | Violin I |
| Cassie Hakes | Violin II |
| Ambrosia Ortiz | Viola |
| Toni Kinstle | Flute II |
| Justin Richardson | French Horn III |
| Sarah Rede | Percussion |
| Misty Boyce | Timpani |
Symphonic Band
| Hayley Boyse | Piccolo |
| Kaleen Prieto | Flute I |
| Kara Brockett | Basoon I |
| Jennifer Caldwell | Basoon I |
| Laura Reyes | Basoon II |
| Joseph Sedillo | Clarinet II |
| Eric Richmond | Baritone Saxophone |
| Michael Clifton | Cornet II |
| Katie Tegmeyer | French Horn II |
| Dianne Kemp | Tuba |
| Shohn Montano | Percussion |
2001-2002
All State Participants
Concert Band
| Judith Fouillade | Flute II |
| Toni Kinstle | Flute II |
| Melissa Marquez | Flute II |
| Jessica Nelson | Flute II |
| Melanie Williams | Flute II |
| Sarah Fouillade | Oboe II |
| Michael Huerta | Alto Saxophone II |
| Jeddy Stailey | Tuba |
| Shohn Montano | Percussion |
Alternates | |
| Steven Baker | Clarinet |
| Ruben Carbajal | Tenor Saxophone |
| Steven Castorena | Cornet/Trumpet |
| Caleb Harrelson | Euphonium |
| Eddie Jussein | Euphonium |
Symphony Orchestra
| Lindsey Robb | 2nd Violin |
| Rachel Knudsen | Viola |
| Ambrosia Ortiz | Viola |
| Irelan Taylor | Piccolo |
| Samantha Graham | Oboe II |
| Michael Medina | Bassoon II |
| Joseph Sedillo | Clarinet II |
| Dianne Kemp | Tuba |
Concert Orchestra | |
| Cynthia Baca | 1st Violin |
| Heather Evins | 2nd Violin |
| Anne Vermont | 2nd Violin |
| Whitney Robb | Viola |
| Julie Moscato | Cello |
| Aaron Gemoets | Bass |
| Hayley Boyse | Piccolo |
| Cassandra Berman | Oboe I |
| Kristen Knudsen | Oboe II |
| Joel Pfeiffer | Clarinet I |
| Ted Mansfield | Bass Clarinet |
| Amanda Lackey | Tuba |
Symphonic Band
| Daniel Peters | Flute I |
| Laura Reyes | Basoon I |
| Ashley Gilbert | Clarinet III |
| Scott Palmer | Alto Clarinet |
| Josh Medina | Tenor Saxophone |
| Justin Richardson | Horn III |
| Andrew Fulkerson | Tempani |
| Misty Boyce | Percussion |
Jazz Band III | |
| Josh Medina | Tenor Sax II |
2002-2003
All State Participants
Concert Band
| Toni Kinstle | Flute I |
| Judith Fouillade | Flute II |
| Kristen Knudsen | Oboe II |
| Tyler Benting | Clarinet II |
| Steven Baker | Clarinet III |
| Colin Leslie | Tenor Saxophone |
| Alicia Garcia | Horn IV |
| Mark Castello | Percussion |
Alternates | |
| Melanie Williams | Flute |
| Michael Huerta | Alto Saxophone |
| Bethany Weeks | Trumpet |
Concert Orchestra
| Cynthia Baca | 1st Violin |
| Rachel Bailey | 1st Violin |
| Tracy Brown | 1st Violin |
| Cassi Hakes | 1st Violin |
| Min-Jeong Lee | 1st Violin |
| Jenny Moscato | 1st Violin |
| Kameron Ray | 2nd Violin |
| Vanessa Tan | 2nd Violin |
| Andrea Flores | Viola |
| Ruben Gil | Viola |
| Bryan Hulbert | Viola |
| Erin O'Donnell | Viola |
| Loryn Conway | Cello |
| Justin Richardson | Horn III |
Alternates | |
| WhitneyRobb | Viola |
Symphonic Band
| Hayley Boyse | Flute II |
| Laura Reyes | Basoon I |
| Ashley Gilbert | Clarinet II |
| Ted Mansfield | Bass Clarinet |
| Ruben Carbajal | Tenor Saxophone |
| Jessica Nelson | Tenor Saxophone |
| Evan Gilbert | Trumpet II |
Symphony Orchestra | |
| Lindsey Robb | 1st Violin |
| Kalli Hakes | 2nd Violin |
| Julie Moscato | Cello |
| Aaron Gemoets | Bass |
| Michael Medina | Bassoon II |
2003-2004
All State Participants
Concert Band
| Elisa Padilla | Flute I |
| Jessica Whorton | Oboe II |
| Jennifer Schotzko | Clarinet II |
| Steven Baker | Clarinet II |
| Stacey Yduarte | Clarinet II |
| Tyler Benting | Clarinet III |
| Bethany Weeks | Trumpet II |
| Frankie Bandin | Horn III |
| Alicia Garcia | Horn IV |
| Jeddy Stailey | Tuba |
Symphony Orchestra
| Jenny Moscato | 2nd Violin |
| Andrea Flores | Viola |
| Ruben Gil | Viola |
| Bryan Hulbert | Viola |
| Whitney Robb | Viola |
| Aaron Gemoets | Bass |
| Hayley Boyce | Piccolo |
Concert Orchestra | |
| Rachel Bailey | 1st Violin |
| Kalli Hakes | 1st Violin |
| Cassi Hakes | 2nd Violin |
| Vanessa Tan | 2nd Violin |
| William Fahrenkrog | Viola |
| Crystal Ziehl | Viola |
| Laura Hardin | Cello |
| Julie Moscato | Cello |
Alternates | |
| Laura Hardin | Cello |
| Greg Lenzo | Cello |
Symphonic Band
| Melainie Williams | Flute I |
| Maren Miera | Flute I |
| Michael Medina | Basoon I |
| Ted Mansfield | Clarinet I |
| Michael Huerta | Alto Saxophone II |
| Jessica Nelson | Tenor Saxophone |
| Colin Leslie | Tenor Saxophone |
| Michael Carbajal | Cornet II |
| Evan Dorbandt | Trumpet I |
| Evan Gilbert | Trumpet II |
| Justin Richardson | Horn IV |
| Caleb Harrelson | Euphonium |
| Mark Costello | Percussion |