Mighty Rebel Band

UIL TSSEC 2026 Report 🎶

Today, Mighty Rebel Band students represented Midland Lee HS at the UIL Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest with pride, professionalism, and heart.

⭐ Congratulations to the following students earning a TEXAS STATE Division 1 Superior Rating ⭐

🥇 Flute Choir
Jayden Bausman
Alyssa Crutchfield
Alaina Graves
Kathy Nguyen
Priya Patel
Ben Pineda
Rashell Trevino

🥇 Brass Quintet
Emily Arispe
Jayden Bausman
Isabella Biffle
Kyle Cooper
Cameron Listner

🥇Snare Drum Solo
Jacoreian Ballard

⭐ Congratulations to the following students earning a TEXAS STATE Division 2 Excellent Rating ⭐

🥈 Saxophone Quartet
Diego Castillo
Braden Collins
Todrick Howard
Zack Loera

🥈 Horn Quartet
Emily Arispe
Josh Carey
Dorian Jones
Oriana Vazquez

We’re proud of EVERY student who performed today. Contest days are about preparation, growth, teamwork, and resilience. GO REBELS!!!

🎓 MRB Senior Spotlight

Today we congratulate Jorge another amazing senior! Jorge, we know you’re going to do amazing things. Congratulations from your MRB family!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Jorge Salgado Jr

Instrument: Trumpet/Guard

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
Sonic Boom

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Getting the whole band to sing songs during uniform checks

What is your favorite quote or saying?
“Who to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?”-Jack Johnson

What are your plans after graduation?
Paint cars, low rider line ups, and get my bachelors for autotech to grow on my certification of paint and body

👩‍🎓 MRB Senior Spotlight!

Emily, today we celebrate you. Your band family is cheering you on and proud of all you’ve accomplished. Your journey is just beginning, and your legacy will always be part of this program.

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Emily Arispe

Instrument: French Horn, Trumpet

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
The Falls, or La Mezquita

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Colorado Springs trip

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Meow meow meow meoww, meow meow meow meow meow

What are your plans after graduation?
Attend WTAMU and study Wildlife Biology, (and continue fine arts)

🎓✨ MRB Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Congratulations to another amazing Senior! Kyra, your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things ahead for you!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Kyra Madrid

Instrument: Colorguard

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
Handclap

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Traveling for FNL and competition

What is your favorite quote or saying?
“It’s a blessing, and a curse, but we never truly forget the people we love.”

What are your plans after graduation?
Architecture and colorguard

🎓 MRB Senior Spotlight

Today we proudly recognize another incredible Senior. Kyle, thank you for your dedication to countless hours of rehearsals, performances, competitions, and representing our program with pride and excellence.

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Kyle Cooper

Instrument: Bassoon, Saxaphone, Oboe, English Horn

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
Children’s March

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Attending the after-game dinners with the horn section.

What is your favorite quote or saying?
“ The truth of the matter is,I despise perfection. If something is truly perfect,that's it.” Tite Kubo

What are your plans after graduation?
I will be serving a 2-year mission in Germany, Berlin.

🎓✨ MRB Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Wishing another incredible senior success, happiness, and endless opportunities in the future. Congratulations Cameron!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Cameron Listner

Instrument: Bassoon

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
American Salute or Children’s March

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Losing my mind with my friends on late-night bus rides home.

What is your favorite quote or saying?
“The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past.” Sylvia Plath

What are your plans after graduation?
Go to college to major in biological sciences.

🎓✨ MRB Senior Spotlight ✨🎓

Liam, thank you for your dedication, hard work, and unforgettable performances. Congratulations!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is : Liam Pearson

Instrument: Percussion

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
Barbie Girl in the stands

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Playing games in Drumline

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Practice makes perfect, and if you don't try to be perfect then you're going to sound bad.

What are your plans after graduation?
Attend Midland College to become certified in diesel mechanics

🎓👨‍🎓 MRB Senior Spotlight

Tyler, we are so proud of all you have accomplished and excited for everything still to come. Keep chasing your dreams and making your mark on the world. Congratulations!

Today’s Senior Spotlight is: Tyler Champion

Instrument: Percussion

What’s your favorite stand tune or piece of music you’ve played in MRB?
Pieces from the Suspended Anime Show

Favorite memory from your time in band?
Freestyling in the back of the bus!

What is your favorite quote or saying?
Wherever the wind takes me bro.....

What are your plans after graduation?
Pursuing an Associates Degree as an Electrical Technician at Texas State Technical College.