SYMPHONIC BAND
Conducted by Kayla Crowley
Program
Night Fury
Composed by Carol Brittin Chambers
Night Fury is intended to portray a mythological time period, full of adventure and excitement. You may very well envision dragons, castles, and other legendary creastures as you are taken on an energetic journey. When asked about Night Fury, the composer said, "I have been greatly influenced all my life by movie soundtracks and the great film score composers. My goal for this piece was to create an epic-sounding, fast-paced composition playable by young musicians." It is likely that the composer sought inspiration from the popular Disney Pixar movie franchise How to Train Your Dragon, which featured a mythological, rare dragon species called the night fury.
Ghost Host
Composed by Dennis Eveland
Halloween night means haunted houses, spooky goblins, and ghosts everywhere. With a haunting melody and lots of creepy effects, this evocative piece will take you on a spooky journey that will send chills and thrills to the delight of the audience. Don't worry, we'll keep the lights on!
Personnel
Flute
Angela Chinchilla Avalos
Vanessa Gonzalez
Gizelle Gutierrez
Joanna Sanders
Bryan Santillan Contreras
Oboe
Ava Greer
Isabella Zarate
Clarinet
Diego Romero Vasquez
Aeric Smith
Bassoon
Bella Amaya
Derrick Shaddox
Alto Sax
Sophia Romero
Bari Sax
Ryan Perkins
Trumpet
Angel Gallegos
Moises HernandezÂ
Judah Hernandez Medina
Joshua Romo
Damian Villegas
Horn
Brynlee Cox
Camila Degollado Villacres
Jade Guerrero
Jonah Juarez
Jacob Lua
Trombone
Eli Bocanegra
Isaiah Henderson
Anthony Mata
Nayeli Reyes
Euphonium
Emmanuel Hernandez
Stephen Mata Jr.
Jesiah Quiroa
Tuba
Angel Valle Ruiz
Oscar Vazquez Santillan
Percussion
Gavin Garrett
Aden Mosley
Damien Pellom
HONORS BAND
Conducted by Mike Major
Program
Pulse Pounding
Composed by Sean O'laughlin
From the start, the music embodies the title in a decidedly energetic manner. Pulsating repeated eighth note rhythms contrast with syncopated lines that drive the intensityand suspense. The contrasting middle section seems to materialize from nowhere, floating along suspended air, before the final energetic statement brings about the rousing finish. This song is sure to get your blood pumping, and your pulse pounding!
Ghost Chase
Composed by  John DupuisÂ
This piece is fun and spooky with creepy colors! Ghost Chase begins with an eerie, ominous introduction followed by fast-paced pounding melodies, lyrical responses, and foreboding harmonies. Composed in the spooky key of C minor, this mysterious selection invokes the pursuit of spine-tingling hair-raising proportions!
Personnel
Flute
Xochitl Garcia-Aguilar
Natalia Giron
Judith Solis ColinÂ
Clarinet
Maritza Camacho Ledesma
Ashley Davalos
Eliana Delgado
Pablo Mendoza Perez
Delilah Ramirez
Mariah Villa
Jamari Williams
Bass Clarinet
Iris Melesio-Espindola
Alto Sax
Giovanni Bahena
Jessica Barbosa
Elizabeth Ventura
Tenor Sax
Eduardo Ruiz
Bari Sax
JaBriyon Davis
Trumpet
Anthony Arriaga
Chloe Cantu
Kendrick GabinoÂ
Victoria Lucio
Christian Maldonado
Epifanio Martinez
Jayden Mora
Nathaly Ortiz
Marcos Palomino
Carla Puente
Horn
Alejandro Izaguirre
Karla Martinez
Alejandro Raygoza
Victor Rivera Jr.Â
Julian Vergara
Trombone
Reynaldo Arellano
Edward DuarteÂ
Alexander Maldonado
Joel Ramos
Euphonium
Mason Alcala
Jencarlos Rivera Rodriguez
Ahmaiya Sanchez
Izaiah Velazquez
Tuba
Giovanni Santos
Jayden Tran-Hernandez
Percussion
Christian Hernandez
Freybin Hernandez
Cecilia Mata
Anthony Rivera
Instructional Staff
Honors Band, assists with Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band, assists with Honors Band
Percussion
Private Lesson Staff
Mark Andrade
Flute
Abigail Espinosa
Oboe
Dr. Vince Ocampo
Bassoon
Mia Zamora
Clarinet
April Estrella
Saxophone
Doug Cook
Trumpet
Craig Batey
Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Leonel Garcia Jr.
Percussion
Special thanks to...
Dr. Angel Rivera
Mesquite ISD Superintendent
Michael Stringer
Mesquite ISD Director of Fine Arts
Dr. Te'Nesha Austin-Jackson
McDonald Principal
Pam Bell
McDonald Assistant Principal
Kristy Davis
McDonald Assistant Principal
Stephanie Cordero, Charlene Hoovers
McDonald Registrars
Samantha Silva
McDonald Principal's Secretary
H. Scott Rives
North Mesquite Band Director
Benjamin Elwell
North Mesquite Assistant Band Director
Jake McClain
North Mesquite Assistant Band Director
Ashlyn Bruns
North Mesquite Assistant Band Director
Zach Stewart
McDonald Choir Director
Ryoge Shimpo
McDonald Assistant Choir Director
Melinda Marshall-Garza
McDonald Orchestra Director
Brittany Anderson
McDonald Art Teacher
Nora Franklin
McDonald Theatre Teacher
All of the teachers at McDonald! You guys are the best! We are SO proud to be Mustangs!!!!!!! #WeBelieve