06/02/2026
On Monday, May 25, the Southside High School Band took 17 outstanding students to the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest, and they made history!
We are incredibly proud to announce that Southside brought home an astounding 20 medals—the most in program history and a new school record!
Please join us in congratulating these talented musicians on their exceptional performances and achievements:
Ensemble Gold Medal – Southside Percussion Studio
Alex Gonzalez, Jesslyn Garcia, Rene Rodriguez, Andrew Rangel, Daniel Leal, Mavianee Flores, Abram Macias, Nate Hudson, Charlize Decker, Chris Munoz, Adam Contreras, Caitlyn Olivo, Andrea Rodriguez, and Director Benjamin Swaner
Soloist Gold Medal
Rene Rodriguez
Daniel Leal
Adam Contreras
Nate Hudson
Soloist Silver Medal
Mavianee Flores
Alex Gonzalez
Charlize Decker