More than a dozen Parrish Community High School band students were selected for honor bands after all-county auditions on Monday, Oct. 26.

Angelica Mendoza was named to the 2026 Florida State University College of Music's 45th Annual Tri-State Band Festival after a nomination and selection process. During the festival in early December, about 300 high school musicians rehearse and perform under the direction of renowned guest conductors.

Ava Le, Angelica Mendoza, Alexa Tissot and Zachary Sullivan were selected for the University of South Florida School of Music's 51st annual Festival of Winds. In addition to playing in a concert band or jazz band, students participating in the festival will participate in master classes led by clinicians from across the country.

Lastly, 11 PCHS band students were named to the 2026 Manatee County All-County Honor Band:

• Austin Arreola
• Quint Bertsch
• Brady Deschene
• Jeilany Fortuna
• Ally Hagan
• Ella Hiler
• Angelica Mendoza
• Kaden Moore
• Ava Stambaugh
• James Stephenson
• Zachary Sullivan

Mr. Lambert and the Band Boosters Association congratulates all students on earning these prestigious spots.