Nine Artists Perform at TPSMEA All-State Weekend

Michael Rosensteel (US Choir Director)
Nine Upper School vocalists and jazz musicians were selected to participate in the Texas Private School Music Educators Association (TPSMEA) All-State weekend on January 28-30, 2016. These students earned a spot in the All-State ensembles after auditioning against hundreds of students across Texas.
The weekend included many hours of rehearsals with well-known clinicians Dr. Alan Hightower (Choir) and Stockton Helbing (Jazz Band), before the ensembles delivered their amazing performances at the stunning Eisemann Performing Arts Center in Richardson, TX.

The St. Andrew’s Choir vocalists named to All-State were Read Barbee ‘16, Eric Simon ‘16, Gabe Lucio-Martin ‘17, Brendan Bowyer ‘16, Kalie Jennings ‘17, and Carson Witt ‘18. Read Barbee ’16 was honored at the concert as one of the few choir members who has made it to the All-State Choir all four years in high school! The St. Andrew’s Jazz performers named to All-State were Chris Jones ‘17 (saxophone), Selinda Qiu ’18 (saxophone), and Jeff Wang ‘18 (trumpet).

Both their St. Andrew's directors, Michael Rosensteel (Choir) and Dave Guidi (Jazz Band), are very proud of these students' dedication and hard work!
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