Itinerary for MPB UIL Area Contest

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Spaghetti Pre-Contest Meal a Big Success!

MPB Boosters organized a wonderful spaghetti meal for MPB members and directors which took place on Saturday, October 13.  MPB members and directors enjoyed their meal before making the journey to Hondo for their UIL Regional Contest.  Thank you to the following people who made this a great success.  A big thank you to Coach Cockerill and the football players who had a warm send-off for the MPB.  Photos Below. 

Maria Elena Briseño

Aimee Laliberte

Terrie Chapa

Rosie Garcia

Adrianna Lerma

Daisy Trujillo

Delia Navarro

Sonia Navarro

Lisa Gonzalez

Marilou Garza

Tony Garza

Stacey Vargas

Erica Silva

Joe Carmona from Don Pedro's Restaurant

CONGRATULATIONS, MPB ON YOUR 1ST DIVISION AT UIL REGIONAL CONTEST

AREA BOUND!

Practice Makes Perfect!

The Mean Purple Band practices on a subdued morning before their UIL Region Marching Contest.

Harlandale Marching Contest Results

        Photos Courtesy of Sonia Navarro and Tony Garza

Congratulations to the members of the MPB and their directors for an awesome showing at the Harlandale Marching Contest in San Antonio on Saturday, October 6.  The MPB won Best Percussion and Best Color Guard.  They also came away with the grand prize of 1st place overall. Awesome job, MPB!

Thank you to all MPB Boosters, parents, guardians, family and friends that came out to support the band.  We appreciate your continued support!

GO, MPB!

Rock Your MPB Show Tee!

MPB Boosters will distribute MPB show tees tomorrow (Thurs.) at 7:30 p.m. after night rehearsal.  Parents/Guardians can pick up the shirts at that time or students can sign for them. Thank you for your patience.

The shirts look awesome!  Rock your show tee in the stands as you watch MPB rock Persephone on the field!

MPB Contest Schedule

2018-19 MPB Marching Contest Schedule

Below is the MPB 2018-19 Marching Contest Schedule with names, venue addresses, and times.

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   MPB Marching Contest Schedule

MPB Competes at Cotulla Round-Up Marching Contest

Congratulations to the MPB for winning second place overall at the annual Cotulla Roundup Marching Contest.  The MPB Color  Guard did an outstanding job and won best overall Color Guard of the competition.  Way to go, MPB!  The next contest for the members of the MPB is October 6 when they will compete at Heroes' Stadium and Harlandale in San Antonio.

Taco Send-Off for MPB A Big Success!

On the morning of September 29, the MPB Boosters had a breakfast taco send-off for the MPB.  The taco send-off came on the morning of the first marching contest of the season, the Cowboy Round-Up Marching Contest in Cotulla.  A great time was had by all as the members of the MPB and directors were treated to breakfast tacos and drinks.  This was a wonderful beginning to what will be a very successful contest season.

Thank you so much to Christina Medina-Talamantez (MPB Booster Vice-Pres.), Maria Briseno (MPB Booster Secretary), and Aimee Laliberte (MPB Booster Treasurer) for their time and effort to organize and coordinate this wonderful event.

In addition, thank you so much to the following fantastic people who made this event a success by donating items, time, and effort to make sure our MPB and directors started off their contest day with a delicious breakfast and a positive start to their trek to Cotulla.  The MPB and their directors appreciate all the work and kindness that MPB Boosters, parents, guardians and friends put forth every week to help them be successful.

Taco Donations                          Water Donations                          Gatorade Donations

Elizabeth Byrom                          Rosie Garcia                                 Erika Vega
Terri Chapa                                  Erika Vega                                     Sonia Navarro
Magda Arambula                         Cynthia Perales                             Elizabeth Talamantez
Delia Navarro                              Lorena Bernal                                Rosie Garcia
Crystal Puente                             Aimme Laliberte                            Esther Calais
Nancy Gonzalez                          Esther Calais                                 Vanette Aguirre
Monica Castillo                            Christina Quintanilla                      Daisy Trujillo
                                                     Janie Rosas                                   Julie Riojas
                                                                                                           Anna Moreno
                                                                                                           Mari Fuentez

Monetary Donation                   Salsa                                              Salt/Pepper/Napkins

Anita Mata                                  Terri Chapa                                  Christina Medina-Talamantez

Servers and Clean Up

Tony and Marilou Garza

MPB PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE THE BEST!

See Photos Below

MPB and Plesanton Boosters Exchange Gifts

The MPB Boosters exchanged goodwill gifts with the Pleasanton Boosters when the Pleasanton Eagles hosted the Carrizo Springs Wildcats.  MPB Boosters continue to spread cheer and goodwill and support other band programs.  Much appreciation goes to Ruth Martinez and Laura Olvera who provided the lovely gift basket given to the Pleasanton Boosters.  In addition, thank you to Pleasanton Boosters for their wonderful gift.

Ruth Martinez and Laura Olvera 

Mary Rogers and Darlene Benavides (Plesanton Boosters),

 Stephanie M. and Erica Silva (MPB Boosters)

 

MPB Boosters Present Gift to Cotulla Band Boosters

Thanks to Aimee Laliberte for providing the wonderful gift basket to present to the Cotulla Band Boosters.

Special thanks to Daniella Quintanilla and Steven Campos for taking the initiative to sell pizza at the Cotulla game.  Way to Go!

L to R: Aimee Laliberte (MPB Booster Treasurer), Minerva Rios (Cotulla Band Booster President), and Christina Medina- Talamantez (MPB Booster Vice-Pres.)

MPB Boosters Host Tiger Band Boosters

As they do for every football game, the MPB Boosters exchanged goodwill and a token of appreciation with the Tiger Band Boosters.  Thank you to Maria Elena Briseno, Mary Lou Garza, and Monica Castillo for providing the gift.

L to R:  Christina Medina-Talamantez (MPB Booster Vice-Pres., Mary Lou Garza (MPB Booster), Priscilla (TBB), Candy (TBB), Berta (TBB), and Maria Elena Briseno

MPB Boosters Start New Season With Old Tradition

The MPB Boosters are energized and ready to assist the MPB and directors with the new season.  The MPB parents/boosters came together to organize and work the home concession stand.  Thanks to all parents, guardians, boosters for helping with the first football game.  

Not only did the boosters run a great concession stand, but they also continue the tradition of good will by exchanging gifts with the other band boosters throughout the State of Texas.  A special thank you goes to Lori Martinez for donating the gift for the good will exchange.

L to R: Christina Medina-Talamantez (MPB Booster Vice-Pres.), Dilley Band Booster, and Maria Elena Briseño (MPB Booster Secretary)

AWESOME MPB PARENTS!

MPB Hot Dog Night Is a Great Success!

On Thursday, August 23, the Mean Purple Band was treated to delicious hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts courtesy of Purple Reign Sports and the MPB Boosters.  This particular Thursday marked the last summer practice before the beginning of the school year.  Everyone had a wonderful time and a lot of fun (see photos below).

Thank you so much to the MPB and directors for working so hard during the summer in order to get a head start on this state year!

Much thanks goes to Mr. Adan Sanchez, Hector Navarro, Sam Castro and Lupe Martinez and the rest of the Purple Reign Sports members for their contribution to our band.  In addition, thank you to Commissioner Rubalcava and Constable Ruth Ceniceros for their donations. 

Parents and Boosters who donated items and/or their time to this wonderful event include:

Christina Medina-Talamantez

Maria Elena Briseño

Mrs. Navarro

Marcus Bustamante

Monica Castillo

Marilou Garza

Magda Arambula

Eric Silva

Christina Garcia

Christina Quintanilla

Anna Moreno

Aimmee Anderson

Terrie Chapa

Lizette Martinez Perez

Abby Arambula

Daisy Trujillo

Becca Vargas

Laura Gallegos

Esther Calais 

Alex- Mrs. Bairds distributer, Adrianna Salinas Lerma, Sonia Navarro (Donor)

Mari Fuentez, Mauro Fuentez, Andrea Ortiz, Richard Ramirez, Amy Pichardo, Jose Martinez, Benito Gonzales, Lisa Gonzales, Tony Garza, Delia Navarro, Juanita Moreno, Julie Riojas, Vennette Aguirre, Annette Guerra, Christina Garcia, Steven Campos, Franky Briseño

Thank you so much to all these wonderful people who made this event a major success.  We hope that you will continue to donate your time, efforts, and items to help our MPB and directors. Your generosity is truly appreciated.  

MPB Parents and Boosters Hold First Meeting of 2018-19 Season

WELCOME BACK AWESOME MPB, DIRECTORS, BOOSTERS, AND PARENTS!

IT'S A STATE YEAR!  YAY!

On Monday, August 20, the Mean Purple Band Parents and Boosters held their first meeting of the 2018-19 season.  Many topics including concession stand work and sign-up, fun activities planned for the year as well as duties, responsibilities, and overall pride and spirit of the MPB and parents.  Thank you to all the awesome parents who took the time to attend this meeting--You Rock!


Officers who were voted into office for 2018-19 at the meeting are:

President - Ruben Z. Escamilla
Vice-President - Christina Medina-Talamantez
Secretary - Maria Elena Briseño
Treasurer - Aimee Anderson (Aimee Laliberte)

Maria Elena Briseño (Secretary) and Christina Medina Talamantez ( Vice-President)

Awesome MPB Parents!

Awesome MPB Parents!

MPB Members Excel At UIL Solo & Ensemble

The following students attended the State Solo & Ensemble Contest this Weekend. 

Giselle Villanueva

Andrea Saenz

Jackie Cruz

Santiago Lopez

Caitlyn Fernandez

Jozlin Perez

Adrienne Lerma

Isabella Talamantez

Marcos Cruz

Miguel Uriegas

Brianna Campos

Martha Rodriguez

Austin Jaramillo

Justin Garcia

Abel Ayala

Joseph Riojas

Anthony Arambula

Receiving Gold Medals were Soloists Justin Garcia and Santiago (JJ) Lopez

Receiving a Silver Medal was Austin Jaramillo

Receiving Gold medals were the Quartet of  Santiago Lopez, Caitlyn Fernandez, Jozlin Perez, and Adrienne Lerma

Congratulations to these fine musicians and their parents for this prestigious accomplishment.

See Photos Below

State Flute Trio

State Saxophone Quartet

State Clarinet Quartet

State Percussion Ensemble

State Soloists

Congratulations! Go, MPB!

Congratulations MPB Drum Majors For 2018-19 Season

MPB Drum Majors (Lto R) Benito Gonzalez and Abel Ayala