Floydada Student Musicians Earn Top Honors at UIL Contest

Multiple Division I ratings and state qualifications for solos and ensembles

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Several student musicians from Floydada, Texas earned top honors at the recent UIL solo and ensemble contest, bringing home multiple Division I ratings and securing several spots at the upcoming state competition.

Why it matters

The UIL solo and ensemble contest is a prestigious event that showcases the musical talents of high school students across Texas. Earning a Division I rating and qualifying for the state competition is a significant achievement that highlights the dedication and skill of these Floydada musicians.

The details

At the UIL contest, Cheyenne Sawyer earned a Division I rating on her solo and will advance to the state contest. The Trombone Trio of Kaydin Logsdon, Vincent Cooper, and Peyton Noland, as well as the Low Brass Trio of Angel Olvera, Kanon Rainwater, and Josh Stewart, both received Division I ratings and qualified for state. Josh Stewart also earned a Division I rating on his solo, qualifying him for state competition in that event as well. Chris Williams and Nayohmi Garcia both received Division I ratings for their solos, though they did not qualify for state.

  • The UIL solo and ensemble contest took place recently.
  • The UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest is scheduled for May 23–25 at Lehman High School in Kyle.

The players

Cheyenne Sawyer

A Floydada student musician who earned a Division I rating on her solo and will advance to the state contest.

Kaydin Logsdon, Vincent Cooper, and Peyton Noland

Members of the Trombone Trio that received a Division I rating and qualified for the state contest.

Angel Olvera, Kanon Rainwater, and Josh Stewart

Members of the Low Brass Trio that received a Division I rating and qualified for the state contest.

Josh Stewart

A Floydada student musician who earned a Division I rating on his solo, qualifying him for state competition in that event as well.

Chris Williams and Nayohmi Garcia

Floydada student musicians who both received Division I ratings for their solos, though they did not qualify for state.

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What’s next

The students advancing to the state contest will compete at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Lehman High School in Kyle from May 23–25.

The takeaway

The success of these Floydada student musicians at the UIL solo and ensemble contest highlights the exceptional musical talent and dedication within the district, and their state qualifications demonstrate the high caliber of the music program in Floydada.