Dillon Middle School band program had several students to participated in the 2022, 6th Annual Limestone University Middle School Honor Band Clinic the biggest honor band clinic held this year. The clinic was held November 17-18, 2022, on the campus of Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina with hosting 477 middle school students. To participate in this clinic, students first had to be nominated by their band director. Second, an audition video was submitted for each student selected. This video was used to determine chair placement. There were five bands that consisted of middle school students who are considered some of the best in our region. Dillon Middle School is proud to have students represented in all five ensembles at the clinic and holding top chairs in their bands. The following students are listed below with the chair placement and band director. Band Director Mr. Kevin McLellan,
The Hines-Riggins Band (Mr.Andre’ North- Conductor)
1. Ja’diah Bethea (bassoon)1st chair
2. Da’Saan Stewart (alto saxophone) 1st chair
3. Lyric Fairley (tenor saxophone) 1st chair
4. Jakendrah Eagle (trumpet) 1st chair
5. Ny’Eric’ Ford (trombone) 1st chair
6. La’Niya Brown (euphonium) 1st chair
7. Markayal Crowner (percussion) 1st chair
8. Soniyah Wheeler (percussion) 2nd chair
The Stephenson Band ( Mrs. Kaci Cotter -Conductor)
1. Mara Horne (clarinet) 1st chair
2. Shayla Downing (contra bass clarinet) 1st chair
The Fullerton Band ( Mr. Jonathan Valentine- Conductor)
1. Egla Gomez (clarinet) 1st chair
2. Zy’asia Goodson (clarinet) 6th chair
3. Esther Bizindavyi (euphonium) 1st chair
4. Ke’Ron Short (tuba) 1st chair
5. Aaryn McRae-Starr (percussion) 2nd Chair
The Eastwood Band (Mr. Spencer Nance- Conductor)
1. Eny’Cire Ford (flute) 1st chair
2. Elliana Montgomery (oboe) 1st chair
3. Jasleen William (clarinet) 3rd chair
4. Tiasharee McLaughlin (clarinet) 24th chair
5. Ta’Niyah Thompson (contra Eb clarinet)1st chair
6. Ja’Siyah Thomas (alto saxophone) 1st chair
7. Jacere Odom (trumpet)- 16th chair
The Saints Percussion Ensemble (Mr. Tyler Scarabino- Conductor)
1. Donovan Bethea (percussion) 5th chair
