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Congratulations to these Center Hill Band students for making the Mississippi State University Honor Band Clinic:
Amber Adams
Daniel Backe
Hannah Brandon
Austin Cadenhead
Joseph Coleman
Christian Griffith
Rachel Guffin
Caitlin Henley
Madison Hester
Brandon Hora
Emily Moses
Michael Wilder

Here is a the schedule for the clinic:
1/26/12
12:00 noon or earlier - Dismiss during second block and depart for Starkville, MS
1:30 PM – Registration begins
6:30 PM - Clinic Jazz Band Concert, Seating of the bands, rehearsals

1/27/12
8:00 AM – Rehearsals (with rehearsal breaks and dinner break)

1/28/12
8:00 AM – Rehearsals (with breaks)

1/27/12
8:00 AM – Rehearsals
1:00 PM – Final Concert: McComas Auditorium
7:00 PM – Arrive at CHHS

For additional information click here for MSU’s Honor Band schedule from their website.

Delta State University Honor Band Clinic Information

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Congratulations to these Center Hill Band students for making the Delta State University Honor Band Clinic:
Zury Alta
Daniel Backe
Hannah Brandon
Austin Cadenhead
Joseph Coleman
Andrew Garza
Christian Griffith
Caitlin Henley
Madison Hester
Brandon Hora
Emily Moses
Michael Wilder

Here is a the schedule for the clinic:
2/19/12     10:00 AM    Load after first block and depart for Cleveland, MS
Thursday     4:00 AM    Registration, Seating of the bands, rehearsals

2/20/12       8:00 AM    Rehearsals (with rehearsal breaks and dinner break)
Friday                                 (Friday meals are provided by DSU)
.                                             Evening Concert by the DSU Symphonic Band

2/21/12        8:00 AM    Rehearsals (with breaks)
Saturday       2:00 PM    Final Concert: Balogna Auditorium
.                         8:00 PM   Arrive at CHHS

For additional information click here for DSU’s Honor Band page on their website.

HDBDA Honor Band Clinic Information

Congratulations to these Center Hill High School Band students for making the Hernando-DeSoto Band Directors Association Honor Band Clinic:
Daniel Backe
Hannah Brandon
Austin Cadenhead
Joseph Coleman
Caitlin Henley
Madison Hester
Brandon Hora
Savannah Joyce
Megan Kimble
Emily Moses
Carl Paulino
Michael Wilder

Here is a the schedule for the clinic:
2/13/12      4:45 PM Registration at Hernando High School
Friday        5:00 PM Seating of the bands, rehearsals
2/14/12    8:00 AM Rehearsals (with breaks)
Saturday 11:30 AM Lunch Break, dress for concert
.                     1:30 PM Final rehearsal
.                    3:00 PM Final Concert: Hernando Performing Arts Center

Hannah Brandon Named C-Spire Academic All-Star for December

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Hannah, a senior, is a top student who is dedicated to excellence in music. She holds a 4.16 weighted grade point average and scored 27 on the ACT. She is a confident musician who has the respect of her peers. Her work ethic makes her a role model. She has been selected to the DeSoto Honor Band, the Delta State University Honor Band, the Mississippi State University Honor Band, the Mississippi Lion’s Band Callbacks and the University of Mississippi Honor Band. In addition, Hannah has served in several leadership positions with the Center Hill band. She has been the school’s Trumpet Captain and Section Leader. As the band secretary, she is responsible for attendance, the music library and communication of events and opportunities for band members. She sets the tone for the band not only with her musical talent but also with her patience and perseverance. Hannah also is an active volunteer serving meals at the Memphis Union Mission and helping with church clean-ups. She is a Red Cross-certified babysitter and is involved with her church youth group.
You can read this article at the Commercial Appeal by clicking here.