13 Highland Park High School students were honored with the highest recognition for high school musicians in the state. Four choir students, one member of the Highlander Strings Orchestra and a school-record eight Highlander Band members earned All-State honors from the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).
The All-State students are:
Choir
All-State Mixed Choir:
All-State Mixed Choir:
Gracie Nunneley - Third Chair, Soprano 2
All-State Treble Choir:
All-State Treble Choir:
Cailin Jordan - Seventh Chair, Soprano 1
Lily Wu - Fourth Chair, Alto 2
Apsaline Douglas - Eighth chair, Alto 2
All-State Tenor-Bass Choir:
Brennan Davis - Fifth Chair, Tenor 2
Lily Wu - Fourth Chair, Alto 2
Apsaline Douglas - Eighth chair, Alto 2
All-State Tenor-Bass Choir:
Brennan Davis - Fifth Chair, Tenor 2
Band
Sophia Brinkman - flute
Charlie Conner - euphonium
Peter Davies - oboe
Nathan Denman - clarinet
Maisey Martinez - clarinet
Aaron Pathak - bass clarinet
Madison Triplett - bassoon
Elena Wang - flute
Orchestra
Richard Luo - violin
"I am so proud of Richard for placing in the All-State String Orchestra," Director of Orchestras Tara Cesario said. "This is quite an accomplishment for a violinist, as the string competition around the state is very aggressive. He has worked tirelessly and deserves this incredible opportunity. I am honored to have him represent the Highlander String Orchestra at TMEA this year."
These 13 students will attend a four-day, fun-filled TMEA Convention Feb. 14-17 in San Antonio where they will participate in clinics and rehearsals. The Texas All-State Choir and Band will perform in concert for the membership of TMEA and the public on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Henry B. Gonz