Thirteen HEB ISD student musicians were named to the Texas Music Educators Association's All-State Band, Choir, or Orchestra:
Patricia Gonzales – Clarinet - Trinity Band
Alan Liao – Bassoon - Trinity Band
Michael Youngs – Bassoon - Trinity Band
Mario Casanova, Director
Carmen Magana - Alto 1 - Trinity Choir
Angela Sakimpa - Alto 1 - Trinity Choir
Jonathan Sanford - Tenor 1 - Trinity Choir
Michael Dean, Director
Sher Isada - Violin 1- L.D. Bell Orchestra
Allison King, Director
Caitlin O'Callaghan – Oboe - L.D. Bell Band
Michael Pham - French Horn - L.D. Bell Band
Preston Rice – Euphonium - L.D. Bell Band
Van Mathews, Director
Delany Trewitt - Soprano 1 - L.D. Bell Choir
Matthew Gilbert - Tenor 1 - L.D. Bell Choir
Alessio Nachtergaele - Bass 2 - L.D. Bell Choir
JoAnn Antinone, Director
The students and their directors were recognized at the April 25, 2016 board meeting. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. This competitive selection process begins at a regional level, with individual musicians performing selected music for a panel of judges. Selected musicians advance to area competitions, where the highest-ranking musicians qualify to perform in a TMEA All-State music group.
The All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors during the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances in front of thousands of attendees bring the annual convention to a close.
