2023 Riverside County High School Honor Band

Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore, Conductor

2023 Performance at Riverside City College
April 22, 2023

Here's what participants had to say about their 2023 Riverside County High School Honor Band experience:

“This was the best musical experience I've ever had the opportunity to participate in.”
“I would absolutely recommend the RCOE Honor band. I had so much fun, met some new people, learned a lot, and got to play with amazing musicians and an even more amazing director.”
“If you want to broaden your musical horizons, then this is the place to be.”

View of students seated for an orchestra performance on modern performing arts stage

 full student orchestra behind conductor. Saxophone section stands behind conductor.

 

Flute

Audrey Tang – Principal
Lauren Le – Flute/Piccolo
Kylie Mago
Joshua Hernandez
Valerie Morgan
Lila Montebon
Daisy Salas

Oboe

Lawrence Cerverizzo Sanford - Principal
Ryan Chen

Bassoon

Aaron Colon - Principal

Clarinet

Yunshu Zhang - Principal
Bea Calma
Sergio Hernandez
Hala Naji
Brendon Jiang
Cao-son Dang
Estrella Navarrete
Nathan Caridad
Andres Garcia
Mallory Phillips
Araceli Greany

Bass Clarinet

Tina Montague - Principal
Harrison Chiang - Bass Clarinet/Contrabass Clarinet

Alto Saxophone

Alexander Arnold - Principal
Cameron Lara
Cynthia Ruiz
Allie Boulton
Darien Cobb

Tenor Saxophone

David Samaan - Principal
Judith Chavez De Leon

Baritone Saxophone

Alexandra Jasmine Cox - Principal

French Horn

Brook Hill - Principal
Austin Dominguez
Tyler Bartow
Connor Williams
Scarlet Bourland

Trumpet

Christopher Wilson - Principal
Sid Garza
Isaiah Barberena
Esteban Celaya
Andrew Segura
Ash Aquino
Kendall Kimbrough
Elias Joaquin
Kareem Naamani
Ian Cho
Sophia Rubio
Kamaria Patterson De La Vega

Trombone

Christopher Johnsen - Principal
Logan Jewett
Diana Vasquez
Hansel Orellana
Rosario Jimenez

Baritone

Connor Wilson - Principal
Shayna Ashley
Stephen Lopez

Tuba

Diego Williams - Principal
Zachery Kramer
Russell Castillo

Percussion

Christian Vargas
Giselle Hinojosa
Edwin Aguilar
Amelia Bates
Elizabeth Reed
Aden Oliveras

Piano

Jack Wang

 

 

Conducted by:

Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore
Assistant Professor/Conductor - Cal State Fullerton School of Music
Director - Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble

Adjudicators

Dr. Rickey Badua
Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music, Cal Poly Pomona University

Dr. Jacob Sustaita
Assistant Conductor, Pacific Symphony Orchestra
Music Director, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra

Event Chairperson

Allyson Huntsman
Visual and Performing Arts Lead, Val Verde Unified School District

Audition Excerpts

It's never too early to begin preparing for auditions!

RCOE Audition Excerpts 

Important Dates

  • November 1, 2022
    Online Auditions Open

  • January 22, 2023 (deadline extended)
    Deadline to Submit Online Audition

  • March 1, 2023
    2023 High School Honor Band Roster Announced

  • April 20, 2023
    Rehearsal 7pm - 9pm
    Riverside City College

  • April 21,2023
    Rehearsal 9am - 5pm
    Riverside City College

  • April 22, 2023
    Rehearsal 11am - 5pm
    Performance 7pm
    Riverside City College

Participation Fee

No cost.

For additional information, contact:
Louisa Higgins, Arts Administrator, lhiggins@rcoe.us.