Waltrip HS Ram Band wins several medals at state competition

Days after winning a national title, the Waltrip High School Roaring Ram Band is now taking home 10 medals from the UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest.

“We are beyond proud of these students for their accomplishments in Austin, Texas,” said Jesse Espinosa, Waltrip High School Director of Bands. “We are excited about all of our students that had the opportunity to compete at this high level and display their outstanding musicianship. Way to go Ram Band!”

See the full list of medal winners below.

  • Robbie Paniagua (12th grade), Trumpet Soloist – 1st Division, Gold Medal
  • Angel Garza (12th grade), Drum Set Soloist – 1st Division, Gold Medal
  • Jesse Espinosa (10th grade), Trumpet Soloist – 1st Division, Gold Medal
  • Conlan Ramirez (12th grade), Trumpet Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal
  • Jorge Garcia (12th grade), Piano Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal
  • Benjamin Griffith (9th grade), Trombone Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal
  • Evan Weltin (10th grade), Keyboard Percussion Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal
  • Christopher Luce (12th grade), Keyboard Percussion Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal
  • Riley Brugner (12th grade), Keyboard Percussion Soloist – 2nd Division, Silver Medal

  • Brass Sextet with Percussion – 1st Division State Medal
    • Andrew Brugner (12th grade), Tuba
    • Wesley Hudgins (10th grade), Tuba
    • Christopher Castaneda (12th grade), Trombone
    • Cesar Torres (11th grade), Trombone
    • Jesse Ramos (12th grade), Euphonium
    • Vincent Rodriguez (10th grade), Euphonium
    • Evan Weltin (10th grade), Timpani