12 Fine Arts Students earn All-State Honors

Twelve NISD Fine Arts students from nine high schools were selected to the Texas Music Educators’ Association (TMEA) All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz bands.

All-State is the highest individual honor that a student can receive in public school music education. It represents the top one percent of student musicians in Texas. Over 25,000 students engage in the audition process with only 870 students selected. 

Students will rehearse and perform with nationally-recognized conductors during the TMEA Music Convention to be held in San Antonio in February. Visit the TMEA website for concert information. 

Brandeis High School

Blaise Eakle, Jazz Band

Tony Jin, Symphony Orchestra

Vincent Liu, Philharmonic Orchestra

Blaise Eakle
Tony Jin
Vincent Liu

Harlan High School

Tyler Westbrook, Band

Tyler Westbrook

Health Careers High School

Helen Lan, Band

Ethan Chapa-Einkauf, Tenor-Bass Choir

Helen Lan
Ethan Chapa-Einkauf

Holmes High School

Hermione Pressgrove, Treble Choir

Hermione Pressgrove

Marshall High School

Lily Segner, Treble Choir

Lily Segner

O’Connor High School

Karolina Shrader, Band

Karolina Shrader

Sotomayor High School

Isaiah Krepelka, Band

Isaiah Krepelka

Taft High School

Gabe Jimenez, Jazz Band

Gabe Jimenez

Warren High School

Nayeli Palacios, Mixed Choir

Nayeli Palacios

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