Clovis Municipal Schools Bands Earn Top Ratings at SENMMEA Assessment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CLOVIS, N.M. — On Wednesday, April 2, band ensembles from Clovis Municipal Schools participated in the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association (SENMMEA) Music Performance Assessment, held in Hobbs, New Mexico.

All five participating ensembles received the highest possible ratings—“1” (Superior)—in both stage performance and sight-reading categories:

  • Clovis High School Wind Symphony – 1 (Superior) in Stage Performance and Sight-Reading

  • Clovis High School Concert Band – 1 (Superior) in Stage Performance and Sight-Reading

  • Clovis High School Freshman Academy Symphonic Band – 1 (Superior) in Stage Performance and Sight-Reading

  • Yucca Middle School Symphonic Band – 1 (Superior) in Stage Performance and Sight-Reading

  • Gattis Middle School Symphonic Band – 1 (Superior) in Stage Performance and Sight-Reading

The assessment, which evaluates musical performance and sight-reading proficiency, is an annual event providing constructive feedback and recognition for student musicians and their directors.

Band Directors:

Daniel Perez - CHS Wind Symphony

Anthony Gonzales - CHS Concert Band,

Juan De Leon - Percussion Director.

Dustyn Crane - CHSFA Symphonic Band

Roger Kemp - Yucca Symphonic Band

Gerry Lara - Gattis Symphonic Band

Jon Bjorklund - Marshall 6th Grade Academy

Clovis Municipal Schools commends all students and directors for their work in preparing for this assessment and representing the district with consistency and discipline.