Mackenzie Clardy

• Selected as Principal Horn in the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra through audition.
• Took responsibility for style, intonation, balance, ensemble, rhythm and preparation of section
• Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.

• Given in memory of parents of GDYO Music Director Richard Giangiulio, recipient of this award receives full scholarship for their senior year because of their dedication and talent in program.
• Sole member of entire orchestra that was awarded

• Selected to perform in the French Horn section in the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra in Dallas, Texas by audition.
• Planned ahead to prepare parts, organize allocations, and make best use of available resources.
• Rehearsed music frequently to verify optimal quality of performance.
• Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.

• Member of an Ensemble selected as Outstanding Ensemble at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2025

• Selected as on Outstanding Soloist at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2025
  

Selected to the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra by audition and performed at the 2024 TMEA Convention.

• Selected through:
  Region Audition 1 - 24/81 advance to phase 2
  Region Audition 2 - 8/24 advance to area
  Area - 5/40 advance to State
  State - Top 9 are accepted into the Symphony Orchestra
• Placed first out of the entire state of Texas

Selected by audition to perform a solo with the Honor's Band at the West Texas A&M Band and Orchestra Camp in 2024

• Rehearsed music frequently to verify optimal quality of performance.
• Planned ahead to prepare parts, organize allocations, and make best use of available resources.
• Took responsibility for style, intonation, balance, ensemble, rhythm and preparation of section in conjunction with chief conductor.

• Coordinated section meet-ups
• Designed section merchandise and decorations
• Scheduled and taught sectionals
• Assisted in teaching throughout rehearsals
• Oversaw the growth of section
• Motivated section members to meet benchmarks

• Coordinated squad meet-ups
  
• Designed section merchandise and decorations
  
• Scheduled and taught sectionals
  
• Assisted in teaching throughout rehearsals
  
• Oversaw the growth of squad
  
• Motivated section members to meet benchmarks

• Member of an Ensemble selected as Outstanding Ensemble at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2024.

• Selected as on Outstanding Soloist at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2024
  

Selected to the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra by audition and performed at the 2024 TMEA Convention.

• Selected through:
  Region Audition 1 - 24/81 advance to phase 2
  Region Audition 2 - 8/24 advance to area
  Area - 5/40 advance to State
  State - Top 9 are accepted into the Symphony Orchestra

District Qualifier - 2023

Texas Relays Qualifier - 2023

400m/mid-distance group leader - led training/pacing

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Selected as on Outstanding Soloist at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2023

• Selected to the TMEA All-State Symphonic Band by audition and performed at the 2023 TMEA Convention.
• Selected through:
• Region Audition 1 - 24/81 advance to phase 2
• Region Audition 2 - 8/24 advance to area
• Area - 5/40 advance to State
• State - Top 21 are accepted into the Symphonic Band

• Selected by audition to perform a solo with the Honor's Band at the West Texas A&M Band and Orchestra Camp in 2022

• Award given for outstanding contributions to band

• Selected as on Outstanding Soloist at the Lewisville ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest in 2022

Selected to the TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra by audition and performed at the 2022 TMEA Convention.

Selected through:

• Region Audition 1 - 24/81 advance to phase 2
• Region Audition 2 - 8/24 advance to area
• Area - 5/40 advance to State
• State - Top 9 are accepted into the Symphony Orchestra