TEXAS MUSIC SCHOLARS

The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship, and citizenship in their school and community during the 2018-2019 school year.

Last year fewer than 2100 students were named as Texas Music Scholars.  The following students were nominated for this honor by Mr. Williams, and the award was granted by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs:

Gannon Allen, 10^th Grade, Tenor Trombone

Garrett Allen, 12^th Grade, Tenor Trombone

 

Designation is attained by TMEA Active Member recommendation of students in grades 9-12 who have met the following criteria during the current school year:

• Is a viable member of the school’s parent musical organization for the entire school year.
• Maintains in all cumulative coursework an overall “A” average as defined by the local school district for the current school year.
• Maintains academic eligibility for the entire school year.
• Participates in all scheduled events of the parent organization.
• Attends, as an audience member, two director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year.
• Has auditioned, been selected, and participated as required in a TMEA or ATSSB organization (band, orchestra, or choir).
• Performs a UIL Prescribed Music List Class 1 solo for a competition or public performance.
• Consistently exhibits behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school and community.

Congratulations to our Charger Band students for attaining this honor!