The students qualified for the region jazz ensembles at auditions held at Goliad High School in September.  H. M. King High School Jazz Band students dominated the auditions earning 13 of the 18 spots in Jazz Band I and 8 of the 18 spots in Jazz Band II.  Jazz Band I was directed by Retired Air Force Trumpeter and Internationally renowned performer/educator Kerry Moffit.  Not pictured: Frank Villarreal was unable to attend clinic.

As pictured:

Top row: David Cirillo, Alex Mendez, Emmanuel Macareno, Allison Montgomery, Jace Lutenbacher, Jackson Lewis, Taratip Atphaisit, Jason Sanchez; Middle: Esai Perez, Orlando Zepeda, Meaghan Trevino, Bryson Olivarez, Crystal Chi, Ana Vasquez-Landeros; Front: Samantha Gonzalez, Youca Canales, Olivia DelaRosa, Armando Gonzalez, Louie Ramirez, Brandon Olivarez; H. M. King Jazz Band is directed by Raymond E. Mendez and assisted by Mae Trevino-Mendez