Three Coahoma High School band students have advanced to the area level following standout performances at the Region 6 All-Region Jazz Band auditions on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Ximena Garrido, Ryen Flack, and Liam Ryan qualified to audition for the Area Jazz Band. At the upcoming area contest, they will compete for spots in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) State Jazz Band.
Garrido, who plays tenor saxophone, placed second chair in the Region 6 All-Region Jazz I Band. Ryan and Flack both earned positions in the Region 6 All-Region Jazz II Band. Ryan earned first chair on bass trombone and Flack earned fourth chair on tenor trombone.
In total, six Coahoma High School students earned spots across the region's top ensembles. Also making the All-Region bands were Makayla Ontiveros, who placed fourth chair on tenor trombone in Jazz I; Allayna Burrow, who earned first chair on alto saxophone in Jazz II; and Isaac Ornelas, who took first chair on baritone saxophone in Jazz II.
Coahoma High School hosted the auditions, which drew student musicians from 12 schools across Region 6. The All-Region Jazz Concert will take place Jan. 30, 2027, at Clyde High School in Clyde, Texas.
Region 6 All Region Jazz Auditions
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Coahoma High School
• Ximena Garrido, Tenor Saxophone, Jazz I, 2nd Chair & Area Qualifier
• Makayla Ontiveros, Tenor Trombone, Jazz I, 4th Chair
• Allayna Burrow, Alto Saxophone, Jazz II, 1st Chair
• Isaac Ornelas, Baritone Saxophone, Jazz II, 1st Chair
• Ryen Flack, Tenor Trombone, Jazz II, 4th Chair & Area Qualifier
• Liam Ryan, Bass Trombone, Jazz II, 1st Chair & Area Qualifier