Cockrill Band Smashes All-Region Record

​Last night concluded a two part audition for a spot in the coveted Region 25 All-Region Band.  This year over 1650 of the best middle school musicians from Plano, Allen, McKinney, Prosper, Lovejoy, and Wylie competed for a very limited number of spots in this elusive group.
 
We are proud to announce that Cockrill Middle School had 32 students earn placement into the 2015 All-Region Band and 35 students earned recognition as an All-District Band Member.  This smashes our previous record by 10 kids and is the most by any middle school in the history of McKinney ISD.
 
Congratulations to the following students:
Rachael Taylor
Audrey Chlebos
Keelin Gaughan
Mio Yamauchi
Sam McWhirter
Sam Murto
Emma Peace
Cody Farrar
Carley Allen
Taylor Klugh
Abasiono Rendon
Daniel White
Diego Sierra-Alvarez
Matt Sliger
Abbey Baker
Raul Torres
Billy Chase
William Emery
Cole Curry
Kyle Bishop
Tristan Kuhnert
Savannah Brito
Sophia Giacchino
Jacob Yancey
Christian Monson
Matt Davis
Trey Harvey
Nathan Thornsby
Kaylan Ahmed
Pablo Ruiz
Remy Thomas
Raygan Mida
 
Congratulations also to Lauren Hirshouer who was selected as a 1st alternate and to Lexi Hill and Sam Theulen for advancing to the 2nd phase of the audition.
 
We would also like to say a special “congratulations” to Taylor Klugh, Abbey Baker, and Kyle Bishop for placing 2nd overall in the entire region on their instruments.  And finally we would like to recognize Carley Allen on alto saxophone and Matt Sliger on the baritone saxophone for being selected 1st chair in all of Region 25!  What an honor!!
 
Congratulations to all the CMS Band students for their wonderful work this year!