Awards

This page serves as recognition and celebration of the awards that ensembles and individual students have earned since Belton Middle School re-opened in 2020. Listed are the many students throughout the years who have earned admission into the TMEA All-Region Band, the highest accomplishment a middle school band member can achieve. These students are recognized at our Holiday Concert in December every year. Also listed are students who earned placement into the TMEA All-Region Jazz Band, the highest accomplishment a middle school jazz band member can achieve. These students are recognized at our Spring Jazz Concert in May every year.

Students who earn a First Division Superior rating at Solo & Ensemble Contest are awarded a medal, while students who earn a Second Division Excellent rating receive a ribbon. Additionally, select students are named “Outstanding Performer” if they represent the best performance in their grade level for the contest. These students receive an additional special medal for their accomplishment. Medals and ribbons are presented to students at the End-of-Year Awards Ceremony in May.

In addition to medals & ribbons, directors select students to receive the Most Promising Musician Award and the Outstanding Musician Award, which are awarded to 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. These special awards are presented at the Spring Concert in May.

All of the recipients of the following awards are listed below. The Belton MS Jazz Award is awarded to an 8th grader that consistently demonstrates proficiency in the one truly American art form – jazz. The Belton MS Band Service Award is given to two 8th graders – one from Symphonic Band and one from Wind Ensemble – that gives of their time selflessly to the band program, regardless of musical ability. The Belton MS Band Leadership Award is also given to two 8th graders (Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble) that demonstrates leadership skills in their respective ensemble (also regardless of musical ability). Finally, the prominent Belton MS Band Director’s Award for Superior Musicianship honors the top 8th grader who distinguishes themselves by consistently following and exemplifying our Five Guidelines for Success, which are to Be Punctual, Be Prepared, Be Disciplined, Be Relentless, all of which leads to Be Superior.

2022-2023 School Year

All-Region Band Members 2022-2023 – 15 members, plus 4 alternates

1. Ellen M., flute – 15th out of 30 flutes
2. Kristina P., oboe – 5th out of 6 oboes
3. Kenna C., bassoon – 2nd chair out of 8 bassoons AND 2-Year All-Region Member
4. Lucie M., bassoon – 4th out of 8 bassoons
5. Lillie C., clarinet – 8th chair out of 41 clarinets
6. Jaden A., clarinet – 11th out of 41 clarinets AND 2-Year All-Region Member
7. Coco B., clarinet – 17th out of 41 clarinets
8. Presley S., bass clarinet – 5th out of 11 bass clarinets
9. Jakoby P., alto sax – 6th out of 20 alto saxophones
10. Eli I., alto sax – 8th out of 20 alto saxophones
11. Jesus E., trumpet – 2nd chair out of 38 trumpets
12. Ana P., trumpet – 5th chair out of 38 trumpets
13. Sydnee L., trumpet – 14th out of 38 trumpets
14. Andreas B., horn – 8th out of 29 horns
15. Andrew R., horn – 10th out of 29 horns AND 2-Year All-Region Member
16. Claire B., trombone – 14th out of 27 trombones
17. Aubrey E., euphonium – 5th out of 17 euphoniums AND 2-Year All-Region Member
18. Emma H., percussion – 6th chair out of 57 percussionists
19. Gia R., percussion – 15th out of 57 percussionists

All-Region Jazz Band Members 2022-2023 – 3 members, plus 2 alternates

1. Jakoby P., tenor sax – 3rd out of 15 tenor saxophones AND All-Region Concert Member
2. Jesus E., trumpet – 3rd chair out of 43 trumpets AND All-Region Concert Member
3. Claire B., trombone – 4th chair out of 27 trombones AND All-Region Concert Member AND 2-Year All-Region Jazz Member
4. Gia R., drums – 2nd chair out of 14 drummers AND All-Region Concert Member
5. Lizzie S., drums – 4th out of 14 drummers

Beginner’s Ensemble: Straight First Division Superior ratings at Temple College Contest – third year in a row!

Symphonic Band: Overall Second Division Excellent ratings in UIL Concert Evaluation, and Straight First Division Superior ratings in UIL Sightreading Evaluation

Wind Ensemble: Straight First Division Superior ratings in both UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation – Sweepstakes!

Jazz Band: Straight First Division Superior ratings at the Temple Jazz Festival – highest ratings for the first time!

Belton MS Jazz Award: Claire B.

Belton MS Band Service Award: Armando A. (Symphonic Band) and Jesus E. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Leadership Award: Layla M. (Symphonic Band) and Graham C. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Director’s Award for Superior Musicianship: Kenna C.

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2021-2022 School Year

All-Region Band Members 2021-2022 – 14 members, plus 2 alternates

1. Kenna C., bassoon – 2nd chair out of 4 bassoons
2. Jaden A., clarinet – 20th out of 35 clarinets
3. Mackenzie M., alto saxophone – 2nd chair out of 17 alto saxophones
4. Hope B., trumpet – 5th out of 37 trumpets
5. Javier E., trumpet – 8th out of 37 trumpets
6. Jayden H., trumpet – 10th out of 37 trumpets
7. Daniel B., trumpet – 15th out of 37 trumpets
8. Elijah S., trumpet – 18th out of 37 trumpets
9. Andrew R., horn – 13th out of 24 horns
10. Nathan W., trombone – 9th out of 32 trombones
11. Charlie W., trombone – 14th out of 32 trombones
12. Aubrey E., euphonium – 3rd chair out of 19 euphoniums
13. Alyssa N., percussion – 2nd chair out of 46 percussionists AND 2-Year All-Region Member
14. Will B., percussion – 8th out of 46 percussionists
15. Zander O., horn – 1st Alternate placing 15th out of 24 horns
16. Iris M., percussion – 2nd Alternate placing 16th out of 46 percussionists

All-Region Jazz Band Members 2021-2022 – 5 members, plus 1 alternate

1. Jayden H., trumpet – 1st Alternate placing 6th out of 33 trumpets – moved up to 5th chair and got to participate in the clinic and concert
2. Nathan W., trombone – 1st chair out of 20 trombones
3. Claire B., trombone – 4th chair out of 20 trombones
4. Charlie W., trombone – 5th chair out of 20 trombones
5. Corin R., piano – 1st chair out of 4 pianos AND 2-Year All-Region Jazz Member
6. Alyssa N., vibraphone – 1st chair out of 6 vibraphones AND 2-Year All-Region Jazz Member AND 2-Year All Region Concert Member

Beginner’s Ensemble: Straight First Division Superior ratings at the Temple College Contest!

Symphonic Band: Straight First Division Superior ratings in both UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation – Sweepstakes and first appearance at UIL for this group!

Wind Ensemble: Overall Second Division Excellent ratings in UIL Concert Evaluation, and Straight First Division Superior ratings in UIL Sightreading Evaluation

Jazz Band: Overall First Division Superior ratings at the Temple Jazz Festival – first appearance at jazz contest for this group!

Belton MS Jazz Award: Nathan W.

Belton MS Band Service Award: Hope Bot. (Symphonic Band) and Hope Bov. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Leadership Award: James T. (Symphonic Band) and Jayden H. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Director’s Award for Superior Musicianship: Alyssa N.

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2020-2021 School Year

Beginner’s Ensemble: Straight First Division Superior rating at Temple College Contest

Symphonic Band: Straight First Division Superior rating at Temple College Contest

Wind Ensemble: Straight First Division Superior ratings in both UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation – Sweepstakes!

Jazz Band: No Contest This Year

Belton MS Jazz Award: Diego S.-C.

Belton MS Band Service Award: Chance F. (Symphonic Band) and Alyssa V. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Leadership Award: Noah G. (Symphonic Band) and Bobby R. (Wind Ensemble)

Belton MS Band Director’s Award for Superior Musicianship: Pablo U.

All-Region Jazz Band Members 2020-2021 – 11 members, plus 2 alternates

1. John P., alto saxophone – 2nd chair out of 17 alto saxophones AND All-Region Concert Band Member
2. Brian C., baritone saxophone – 1st chair out of 4 baritone saxophones
3. Bobby R., trumpet – 1st chair out of 15 trumpets
4. Pablo U., trombone – 2nd chair out of 13 trombones, 2-Year All-Region Jazz Band Member, AND All-Region Concert Band Member
5. David S., trombone – 3rd chair out of 13 trombones AND All-Region Concert Band Member
6. Kyan P., trombone – 4th chair out of 13 trombones AND All-Region Concert Band Member
7. Alyssa V., trombone – 5th chair out of 13 trombones AND All-Region Concert Band Member
8. Corin R., piano – 1st chair out of 4 pianos
9. Alyssa N., vibraphone – 1st chair out of 2 vibes AND All-Region Concert Band Member
10. Diego S.-C., drums – 1st chair out of 12 drummers AND All-Region Concert Band Member
11. Brennan L., drums – 2nd chair out of 12 drummers, 2-Year All-Region Jazz Band Member, AND All-Region Concert Band Member
12. Olivia B., alto saxophone – 1st Alternate placing 3rd out of 17 alto saxophones AND All-Region Concert Band Member
13. Cole P., bass – 1st Alternate placing 2nd out of 5 basses

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