Felix Ponce

Chicago-based freelance trombonist, high school band director, private lesson instructor, and aspiring conductor. SXU ‘16 CMU ‘19

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Follow me! https://t.co/LbNGtx2ZEn

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

It’s an honor to be back in the district that has always held a profoundly special place in my heart. Great memories as a Cardinal and now I am so excited to be joining the staff @BulldogsHLR to make even more as a Bulldog!

[Daily Southtown @DailySouthtown]

New band director at Richards High was one of Justin Antos’ first students at Eisenhower - now both are in line for Grammy honor https://t.co/1HGFXOfDcD

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Thanks for the shoutout @ILMEA1! Congratulations to all the Illinois quarterfinalists and good luck in the next phase!

[GRAMMYS @Grammys]

The #RecordingAcademy and @GRAMMYMuseum have announced the quarterfinalists for the 2024 Music Educator Award, which recognizes educators who have made a significant contribution and demonstrate a commitment to #music education. 🎶
https://t.co/FOkL708Rga

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Fun fact: @chicagosmayor fought the CTU when they asked for more nurses in schools. You can end the theatrics Mayor…or better yet just end the #LoriLockout

[Chicago Teachers Union @CTULocal1]

On @MeetThePress this morning, @chicagosmayor said Chicago's public school nurses have not been allowed to be "activated" to aid in COVID-19 testing.

One of our frontline nurses has responded. A thread:

"Not willing to help?! Really?! Since when is a nurse not willing to help?

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

@ciaobaybay @GovPritzker Although, @chicagosmayor turned down these tests first…pressure does a miraculous thing doesn’t it. End the #LoriLockout

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

@chicagosmayor has too much power and it’s unfortunate that her pride is more important than making sure Chicago schools are safe.

[phillip cantor @phillipcantor]

Many Chicago charter schools have come to agreements with teachers for student safety that are similar to what @CTULocal1 is proposing. The main difference is that those schools don't have to negotiate with @chicagosmayor Lori Lightfoot. Please Madam Mayor, end the #LoriLockout.

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Even when #AdamToledo complied he was still shot. This video is heartbreaking.

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

Adam Toledo video, just released, shows Chicago police shooting the 13-year-old as he raised his hands.

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO: https://t.co/C6atcNFkGe

[jordan @jordan_stratton]

$934 billion defense budget...

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

If BLM protesters were called “thugs” for destroying a Target, then these protesters must be called terrorist for destroying the capitol.

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

So proud of my mentor and just good friend @JustinAntos for being one of ten finalists for 2021 Music Educator Award!

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

JUST ANNOUNCED: The 10 finalists for the 2021 Music Educator Award — presented by the @RecordingAcad and @GRAMMYMuseum.

You can watch the 63rd #GRAMMYs on Sunday, January 31st on @CBS.

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Same...

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

Our reporter @chrismegerian fact-checked the final #Debates2020 between President Trump and Joe Biden.

Read more: https://t.co/sFzoCeuYrq

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

I am beyond excited to hear that my mentor and father figure @JustinAntos is one of 25 semi finalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award! @RecordingAcad and @GRAMMYMuseum, you have selected a man who has lifted the spirits of his students and their communities. #AntosForGrammy

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

No need for the cop to stop traffic and record these students.

[Washington Examiner @dcexaminer]

Fox News 'mistakenly' crops @realDonaldTrump out of photo with Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein https://t.co/rWEAlUPJTD

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

Trump suggests injecting bleach, and now authorities have to respond the same way they do to viral TikTok challenges.

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

Trump or Corrupt Democrat...leading much? Such an awful survey from an awful administration. #notmypresident #Murica

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

I see you, #EdSheeran! Somebody knows how to write bars and I dig it #takemebacktolondon

[Katherine Wu @kwuuuuuuuu]

THREAD: Just tried to have a conversation with extreme conservatives in an attempt to bridge the divide that is the American people. It all started with a mocking of @AOC (can’t wait for my 10 year high school reunion with these people!)

[Felix Ponce @trombonefelix]

They need to make a Prego sauce with sriracha already added. If it ain’t spicy it ain’t worth it.
#spiceislife