The Wind Symphony Concert in Chicago was absolutely fabulous! The students received so many well-deserved accolades for their performance. Mr. Sealy continues to receive calls and emails about how wonderful they were and how well they represented Hebron High School. In addition to all the rehearsals, the students had the opportunity to enjoy performances of the President's Own Marine Band, the Chicago Symphony, Blue Man Group and Wicked.
Thanks to Mr. Buckels, HHS Assistant Principal, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, and to all the families that were able to travel to Chicago to enjoy the concert. Special thanks to the chaperones for all their hard work on the trip: Richard Aron, Nancy Buttyan, Leanna Cannon, Trish Cunningham, Sharon Harrington, Gigi Jacob, Robert Lomax and Gay Willingham. Undying gratitude goes out to Lyle Biddinger and Robert Carroll for all their efforts working through the trailer and truck issues, both during and after the trip. Thanks also to the two 'roadies' that provided invaluable assistance, Alex Washington and Hebron graduate Nathan Ewing.

The Texas 5A State Honor Band, with directors Scott Baldwin, Mason Daffinee, Luis Saldana,
Andy Sealy, Rodney Klett, Tom Bennett, Bill Watson, and guest artist William Scott Wollett.

Brittany Baptista, Amber Rzeznik, Chandler Wilkerson, and Caroline Cannon on the bus.

At the airport with Adam Buttyan and Kaleen Colvin.

T-MONEY!!
Brad Cunningham, Regan Manly, Andrew Winker, Jared Seltzer, Josh Willingham, Alex Jacob and Ben Carroll

Bus rides are fun when you travel with friends.

Zion Ann, Elizabeth Arnold and Alexis Anderson at the airport.

Chaperones helped keep our students safe and organized during the trip.

Chicago!

Beautiful, but COLD!

Caroline Cannon and Brittany Baptista hit the chilly streets.

Robert Aron and Kelsie Dunham

Who minds the cold Chicago weather? Not these smiling faces - they've got their hot Ghirardelli's chocolate!

It's. Freakin. Cold.

Rahul Dadwani and Shindy Lu

"Falling ice? Wait! No one told us to pack hard hats!"

Jane So, Lindsey White and Rebecca Loyal enjoy the downtown sites.

See that white stuff? That's called SNOW.

Tyler Woodfield, Jane So, Will Carroll, Lindsey White, Reno Morris and Rebecca Loyal keep warm in the Windy City.

Trumpeteers Ryan Harrington, Alec Nehlsen, Reno Morris, Kelsie Dunham, Nosa Aimuyo,
Alex Jacob, Jared Seltzer and Tyler Woodfield

In the center are bassoonists Shelby Bohlman and Mark Pasquale, flanked by
oboists Shindy Lu, Alyssa Ott, Rahul Dadwani, and guest performer Scott Wollett

French horn players Will Carroll, Rebecca Loyal, Trevyn Sell, Anthony Milas,
Stephanie Lomax, Kelsey Kindler, Jeremy Liu and Ben Carroll

Trombonists Eric Kalbfleisch, Daniel Sirney, Kinsie Dunham, Enrique Huerta and DA Simpson.
Notice Alec and Ryan snuck into the photo, too?

Percussionists Kaleen Colvin, Emily Jones, Martin Nelson, Chanelle Billones, Matt Runyon, Brittany Baptista, and Justin Ha.

Saxophonists Grace Chen, Matt Liu, Karli Smith, Greg Newton, Ashley Morrison, and Luke Doyle

Emily Pierce and Shelby Torres say... "CHOCOLATE!!"

Wesley Rich, Chanelle Billones, Stephan Lim and Jared Seltzer at Buca di Beppo. With some elves.

Lindsey, DA, Anthony, Amber and Brittany at Buca di Beppo.

Mmmmm... can't you just hear those violins playing??
Kinsie and Cody enjoy their spaghetti - Lady and The Tramp style.

Jane So, Alexis Anderson and Heather Belle

Alec Nehlsen, Enrique Huerta, and Allen Zhao

Jennie Sung writes her name on the wall at Gino's East.

Awww... is Grace in time-out?? For writing on the walls? Behind her are
Allen Zhao, Adam Buttyan, Karli Smith, Robert Aron, Connor McElveen and Ashley Morrison.

Caroline Cannon and DA Simpson lookin mighty fine!

Lindsey White, Andrew Winker and Rebecca Loyal spell... trouble.


The Three Muskateers: Josh Willingham, Andrew Winker and Brad Cunningham

Kelsie and Jared try out some interesting trumpets.

Wow. Shiny.

LOTS of instruments to test! Rahul... um... wait... that's not an oboe... don't hurt yourself now...

Shelby and Jennie found some new toys!

No concert is complete without rehearsals...

...and warm-ups...

...and more warm-ups!

Matt Liu, Greg Newton, Ashley Morrison and Grace Chen

Alex Jacob, Connor McElveen, Chris Lee, Eric Kalbfleisch, and Robert Aron.

Kelsie Dunham, Connor McElveen, Enrique Huerta, Shelby Bohlman, Tyler Woodfield and Chris Lee

Josh Willingham and Andrew Winker

Josh Willingham and Andrew Winker...smiling :)

Jane So, Greg Newton and Lindsey White

Alyssa Ott, Alec Nehlson, Brad Cunningham and Alex Jacob

The 5A Texas State Honor Band ~ Hebron High School Wind Symphony

Greg Newton pauses for a smile after the concert.

Euphonium players Josh Willingham, Andrew Winker, and Brad Cunningham pose with
Director (and Euphonium player extraordinaire!) Luis Saldana

Matt Liu, Luke Doyle, Karli Smith, Grace Chen, [hey - who the heck is that???], Ashley Morrison and Greg Newton

Josh Willingham with his mom after the concert.
LISD Superindendent Jerry Roy and wife attended the concert.

Chillin after the concert are, at left, Adam Buttyan, Kelsie Dunham, Ashley Morrison and Alex Jacob
Right: Caroline Cannon with guest performer and 2006 Hebron HS graduate Scott Wollett

Greg Newton, Luke Doyle, Anthony Milas, DA Simpson and Ben Carroll relax after the concert. Nice creepin, Jared.

Jeanette Sirney, Rebecca Loyal, Reno Morris, Lindsey White, Will Carroll and Kelsey Kindler
with a member of Blue Man Group.

Matt Runyon, Brittany Baptista, Anthony Milas, Luke Doyle and Emily Jones with a member of Blue Man Group.

Rahul Dadwani, Kelsie Dunham, Adam Buttyan and Allen Zhao with a member of Blue Man Group. (He's a popular guy.)

Shopping at Tiffany's? Oh yeah!!

Yes, the band got to see this show, too!

"Hey Andrew, I think that's the Real Darth Vader!"

The band outside the famous Chicago Cubs ballpark, Wrigley Field.

Caroline's panda hat is so cute! No wait... maybe it's Anthony's hat.

Or is it Brittany's hat?

Or maybe it's ... Martin's hat?

Hmm... could it be... Jonathan's hat?

Ok, Stefan, now really... whose panda hat IS IT?

The Original Wesley Rich.

Yup. Wes is an original alright.

Hats do serve a purpose when you are in the Windy City!

Kinsie looks adorable in the purple hat, and Adam's doggie hat... well...

...maybe the doggie hat is actually Kinsie's? And the purple hat is Alyssa's?

At least Jennie's got her own panda hat.

Or maybe the panda hat is Shelby's, and the doggie hat which might be Kinsie's is actually... Jennie's???

Or is it Alex's panda hat? Or... wait... who... ???

Caroline, Lindsey, Amber and Chandler

Greg and Brittany

Jennie, Lindsey, Rebecca, and Kelsie

Kelsie, Tyler and Rebecca

Shelbey, Kelsie, Kaleen and Jonathan

Jennie, Alyssa and Rebecca

Alyssa and Elizabeth

Aww... Connor, where are your friends??

Stefan and Alex

Nosa and Kelsie

Click HERE to view the 2009 Hebron High School Clarinet Choir Program for their performance at the Midwest Clinic in December 2009!
For general information about the Midwest Clinic, please visit their website at
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