On March 30, the Tyler Legacy High School orchestras, under the direction of Lisa Lininger, performed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region IV Concert and Sightreading Competition. Both orchestras executed superior performances and received the highest ratings in both categories from all judges.
"I'm so very proud of all the hard work and perseverance that our students poured into preparing for this competition," Ms. Lininger said. "Not only did they meet the requirements of a technically clean and accurate performance, but they were able to connect the audience with the emotional and expressive intent of the music. That takes a lot of maturity and understanding of musical phrasing and nuance. I am so thrilled that our students could connect with the art of performing so completely."
Performing Ensembles:
Tyler Legacy High School Non-Varsity Orchestra
Performing:
Night Shift by Richard Meyer
Dos Fuegos by Robert Sieving
The General's Order arr. by Albert Wang
Performers: Isaac Billington, Reyna Campbell, Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, Camila Contreras, George Cox, Isaac Curbow, Shloak Dalal, Jennifer Dimas Espinoza, Alexander Edwards, Tristin Ginn, LuCinda Harkness, Aila Horace, Elizabeth James, Blanca Kellermann-Jimenez, Macy Oneal, Somadina Onwuzurumba, John Payne, Sebastian Raney, Valeria Rodriguez, William Routon III, Laketa Smith, Shaye Smith, Isabella Sorenson, Christian Story, Katherine Strader, Caroline Tandy
Angel Turcios, Na'Kenda Warren, Juliana Wetmore, Riley Wilson
Tyler Legacy High School Chamber (Varsity) Orchestra
Performing:
Arabian Dreams by Soon Hee Newbold
Simple Symphony, Sentimental Sarabande by Benjamin Britten
Ironwork by Ted Allen
Performers: Iesu Agapito, Dulcinea Coss y Leon, Sophie Coss y Leon, Marcus Donaldson, Madison Fallon, Kade Fry, Tri Hoang, Claire Lofquist, Dylan McCauley, Naomi Muse, Jose Ortiz, London Shaw, Isabella Trimble, Jacob Tate, Hannah Tucker
Comments from the Judges Panel regarding the ensemble performances:
"Absolutely beautiful ensemble playing!"
"Wow! Love your sound! Great dynamics changes, excellent balance. Super job!"
"Your execution is excellent today in every aspect. All required musical elements are present, and you have a clear understanding of the musical direction and intent of the composers."
"You get a very nice tone. The pitch center is well established throughout the ensemble."
The Tyler Legacy Chamber Orchestra will perform in a side-by-side concert with East Texas Symphony Orchestra on April 30 at the UT Cowan Center.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at 903-262-1064.