Reyes and Barrows Receive State Award

Congratulations to Union Bands students Caleb Barrows and Destiny Reyes, were recently named recipients of the Oklahoma State Superintendent’s Award for Arts Excellence.

Percussionist Caleb Barrows has participated in the Union H.S. Marching Band, Indoor Drumline, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and serves as a Renegade Regiment section leader and the executive student leadership team. Caleb is two-time Oklahoma All-State Musician and has twice been named Union’s Outstanding Percussionist..

Flutist Destiny Reyes graduated in 2022, and participated in the Union H.S. Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, and served as the Renegade Regiment lead drum major and on the executive student leadership team. Destiny is a 2022 Oklahoma All-State Musician, was a top-5 finalist for UHS’s Miss Union award, and was named 2022 recipient of the coveted John Philip Sousa Outstanding Musician Award.

Caleb Barrows (center), with Oklahoma State Superintendent of Education Dr. Joy Hoffmeister (right)

Destiny Reyes

McAlister joins faculty

Union Bands is pleased to welcome Ashley McAlister to the full-time team of band director faculty, effective the summer of 2022. Mrs. McAlister brings a wealth of classroom experience at various levels, as well as, qualified experience in the marching arts. Mrs. McAlister has previously served in part-time roles with the Union Bands, and we are proud to announce her in a new elevated role. Ashley resides in the Tulsa area with her husband Will, who is an Union 8th grade center faculty member & a part time Union Bands teacher, and their young daughter. Congratulations Mrs. McAlister!

HigH school Concert Rescheduled

The final High School concert previously scheduled for Monday, May 9 will now be held on Tuesday, May 17. Families and students please mark this change on your calendars.