Connally Spring Band Concert 2025 | Dessau, Westview & Connally Bands | Full Performance

Experience the magic of live music from the 2025 Spring Band Concert featuring talented students from Dessau Middle School, Westview Middle School, and Connally High School, performed on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Chico Portillo Performing Arts Center.

From stirring wind ensemble pieces to energetic symphonic performances, this concert is a testament to the dedication, talent, and collaboration of our incredible young musicians.

🎶 Bands Featured:
• Dessau Wind Ensemble
• Westview Symphonic Band
• Westview Wind Ensemble
• Connally Symphonic Band
• Connally Wind Ensemble

🎤 Directors:
• Dessau: Andrew LaRusch, Juan Carrera
• Westview: Jacob Gross, Adam Evans
• Connally: Chris Thomsen, Kristen Hutchins, Stephen Bouma, Lauren Gonzalez, Alejandro Garcia

🎵 Concert Program:
01:21 As Spirits Soar – Dessau Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Andrew LaRusch)
07:32 Blue Sky Horizon – Dessau Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Juan Carrera)
11:24 Krazy Klock – Westview Symphonic Band (Conductor: Adam Evans)
15:24 Mechanical Monsters – Westview Symphonic Band (Conductor: Adam Evans)
17:58 Jaws/Superman – Westview Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Jacob Gross)
27:45 Arabian Dances – Westview Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Jacob Gross)
32:19 Jupiter (from The Planets) – Connally Symphonic Band (Conductor: Kristen Hutchins)
36:26 Variations on Scarborough Fair – Connally Symphonic Band (Conductor: Stephen Bouma)
🎵 Soloists: Alexis Gonzales (Flute), Sherlyn Cruz (Alto Sax), Janessa Montes (Oboe), Moises Jaimes (Euphonium)
42:21 Connally Rose Ceremony – Senior Recognition
51:56 Los Bailes Calientes – Connally Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Chris Thomsen)
🎵 Soloists: Hudson Roberts, Santonio Villarreal, Giselle Garza (Trumpets), Paloma Johnston (Oboe), Jorge Nuñez (Trombone), Sax & Percussion Sections
🎉 Includes: Full Band Jam Session + Guest Directors Seated
1:02:38 Arabesque – Connally Wind Ensemble (Conductor: Chris Thomsen)
🎵 Soloists: Brandon Salazar (Flute), Paloma Johnston (Oboe), Angeles Vega (Bass Clarinet)
🌟 Featuring Special Guest Performers: Carly Barajas, Nancy North, Jacob Gross, Kristen Hutchins, Stephen Bouma, Adam Evans, Andy Larusch, Santana Rojas, Dr. Kendra Thomsen, Shuprad Adhikari, Joseph Raby

📍 Location: Pflugerville ISD – Connally High School, Chico Portillo PAC
📆 Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

👏 Thank you to all the families, booster parents, school leadership, and supporters who made this performance possible!

Recorded Live by Trompo Entertainment.