Congratulations to the 13 Mansfield ISD fine arts students who were selected to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention in San Antonio in February. The eight band students and five choir students were named All-State musicians which, according to the TMEA, is the highest honor a student can receive.

“We are proud of our students who have proven that with passion, hard work and determination they can achieve their highest goals,” said MISD Fine Arts Director Dr. Darwert Johnson. “We commend our band and choir directors and private lessons staff for guiding these students in their pursuit of excellence.”

The young musicians undergo multiple rounds of auditions to qualify as an All-State musician. Beginning each fall, more than 70,000 high school students across the state audition in their TMEA region. A select group of students advances to compete against musicians in the area competition.

The highest-ranking musicians from the area contest, typically fewer than 2,000 students from across the state, qualify to perform in an ensemble in TMEA’s band, orchestra or vocal divisions. Those performances occurred the second week of February during the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.

Congratulations to the following students for qualifying for an All-State Band or Choir:

Britney Nguyen, 11, French Horn, Lake Ridge

Cora Stogner, 10, Piccolo, Lake Ridge

Ben Shugart, 12, French Horn, Lake Ridge

Abi Warren, 12th, Flute, Legacy

Ty Gery – 12th, Percussion, Legacy

Alex Hoang, 12, Flute, Timberview

Zarrhias Sanders, 12, Bass Trombone, Timberview

Adonis Castillo, 12, Percussion, Mansfield

Arturo Ibarra, 11, Bass 2, Mansfield HS

Roxye Pierce, 12, Soprano 2, Mansfield HS

Cameron Powell, 12, Bass 2, Mansfield HS

Nadia Korfe - 12th grade - Soprano 1 - Lake Ridge HS

Mia Martin - 10th grade - Soprano 1 - Lake Ridge HS