The Hempstead High School Band students recently competed in the UIL Region 27 Solo and Ensemble at Langham Creek High School, on February 17.
Three students have advanced to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble in May at Robinson High School in Austin, TX. Congratulations to the following students: 
Damian Vega-Stephens on Trombone (2nd time to State)
Sleight Laesser on Bassoon
Brianna Rodriguez on French Horn (2nd time to State)
Additionally, the following Hempstead High School students all earned a Division 1 rating. Congratulations to:
Juan Lozano on Baritone
Christian Vega-Stephens on French Horn
Damian Vega-Stephens on Trombone
Octavio Lozoya on French Horn
Brianna Rodriguez on French Horn
De'Querian Boulds on Trumpet
Jason Mewis on Xylophone
Sleight Laesser on Bassoon
Tristan Allen on Trombone
Stefany Manzanares on Snare Drum