By Chris Basinger, Staff Reporter
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Schools Board of Education honored members of the Hewitt-Trussville High School Band for their achievements this year at Monday’s board meeting.
Trussville Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin said the students were being recognized as part of Music in Our Schools Month in the state of Alabama.
HTHS Band Director Mark Knauss introduced All-State students to the board including Ben Bailey, Riley Morris, Noah Bender, Carson Phillips, Luke Pinion, Parker Smith, Luke Hansen, and Sarah Kate Smith.
In addition to their All-State selection, three HTHS students were chosen to be among just 10 students selected from schools across the state to be named All-State SoloFest Finalists.
Those students were Riley Morris on alto saxophone, Ben Bailey on euphonium, and Noah Bender on trumpet.
Following their reception, Percussion Director A. J. Adair presented the HTHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble, which was awarded first place in the 2024 SCGC Scholastic A Regional Championships.
Members of the percussion ensemble included Jacob Burdetter, Josh Cahoon, Claire Chen, Andrew Coolidge, Faith D’Amico, Will Davis, Parker Daniel, Sarah Doss, Olivia Evans, Dominic Freeman, Franccesca Garcia, Giada Gumina, Kaylin Head, Caleb Heath, Nicholas Hyatt, Will Jones, Noelle Kay, Abbie Lawley, Grey McManic, Quinn Miller, Olivia Mulligan, Norah Parker, Luke Perkins, Ashlan Perkins, Luis Posadas Vilela, Lilee Richards, Aliza Scott, Wyat VAn Horn, and Joeclyn Van Horn.