2023-2024

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Bandmasters Association

2024 Exemplary Band Program

Directors: Mario Sarmiento, Miguel Garza,

Jimmy Cantu, & Erica Casanova

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2023-2024

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HANNA EARLY COLLEGE HS

WIND ENSEMBLE

Texas Music Educators Association

2024 Invited Program Spotlight

Directors: Dennis Ewing, Joey Rodriguez,

Ana Gonzalez, Paloma Pedraza,

Carlos Cisneros, & Erica Casanova

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2019-2020

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RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE HS

WIND ENSEMBLE

The American Prize

2020 National Arts Competition

2nd place

Directors: Alex Torres, Leilani Ramirez,

Robert Castillo, & Hugo Gonzalez

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2019-2020

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LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE HS SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Music Educators Association

2020 5A Honor Band

Directors: George Treviño, Sam Carpio, 

Michael Garza, Dr. Ramon Vasquez,

Dr. Jason Watkins, & Monica Vasquez

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2018-2019

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2019 Class A National Winner

Directors: Mario Sarmiento, Miguel Garza,

Jimmy Cantu, & Erica Casanova

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2018-2019

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OLIVEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

Dr. William P. Foster Music Education Alliance Award of Excellence

National Winner

Directors: Gaspar Garcia, Michael Kuntz,

Robert Barron, Jose Manzano, & Erica Casanova

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2018-2019

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LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE HS SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Bandmasters Association

2018 Exemplary High School Band

Directors: George Treviño, Sam Carpio, 

Michael Garza, Dr. Ramon Vasquez,

Dr. Jason Watkins, & Monica Vasquez

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2016-2017

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STILLMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSORZIO (MIXED CHOIR)

Texas Music Educators Association

2017 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Tammie Polanco & Jessica Resendez

Accompanist: Uzziel Guzman

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2016-2017

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OLIVEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2017 Class AA National Winner

Director: Gaspar Garcia, Victor Franco,

Michael Kuntz, Robert Barron, & Erica Casanova

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2013-2014

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HANNA EARLY COLLEGE HS

VARSITY MEN'S CHOIR

Texas Music Educators Association

2014 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Gene Holkup, Selina Charles,

& Willie Morales

Accompanist: Robert Cruhm

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2011-2012

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HANNA EARLY COLLEGE HS

VARSITY WOMEN'S CHOIR

Southwestern American

Choral Directors Association

2012 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Gene Holkup, Selina Charles,

& Lizette Ochoa

Accompanist: Luis Alain Fabela

2003-2004

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LOPEZ HIGH SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Music Educators Association

2004 4A Honor Band

Directors: George Treviño, Adam Kramer,

Javier Bermudez, & Monica Vasquez

1968-1969

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BROWNSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BAND

The Midwest Clinic

1968 Invited Performer

Directors: Bob Vezzetti & Art Guajardo

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1961-1962​

CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH

CHOIR

Texas Choral Directors Association

1962 Invited Performing Choir

Director: Tony Castellanos

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1950-1951

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BROWNSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BAND

The Mid-West National Band & Orchestra Clinic

1950 Invited Performer

Director: James Murphy

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2023-2024

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VETERANS MEMORIAL

EARLY COLLEGE HS

VARSITY TENOR-BASS CHOIR

Texas Music Educators Association

2024 Invited Choir Ensemble

Directors: Travis Baldwin & Iliana Guerrero

Accompanist: Dr. Uzziel Guzman

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2022-2023

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2023 Class A National Winner

Directors: Mario Sarmiento, Miguel Garza,

Jimmy Cantu, & Erica Casanova

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2019-2020

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PACE EARLY COLLEGE HS

VARSITY WOMEN'S CHOIR

Texas Music Educators Association

2020 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Will Armour and Joe Alvear

Accompanist: Janna Ryan

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2019-2020

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LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE HS

UPBEAT! BARBERSHOP SINGERS

Texas Music Educators Association

2020 Music Showcase Performers

Directors: Jason Whitney & Megan Pitcock

Accompanist: Jennifer Hernandez

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2018-2019

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HANNA EARLY COLLEGE HS

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2019 Class AAAAAA National Winner

Directors: Dennis Ewing, Michael Garcia,

Jonathen Griffen, Dr. Mindy Pyle,

Sam Rodriguez, & Erica Casanova

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2018-2019

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LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE HS

UPBEAT! BARBERSHOP SINGERS

Barbershop Harmony Society

2019 Plateau A National Champions

Directors: Jason Whitney & Megan Pitcock

Accompanist: Jennifer Hernandez

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2016-2017

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CANALES ELEMENTARY

CANALES CONJUNTO 

Texas Music Educators Association

2017 Invited Performing Group

Director: Santiago Castillo

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2016-2017

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LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE HS SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Music Educators Association

2017 6A Honor Band

Directors: George Treviño,

Sam Hjort, Michael Garza, 

Dr. Ramon Vasquez, & Monica Vasquez

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2015-2016

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OLIVEIRA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2016 Class AA National Winner

Director: Gaspar Garcia, Victor Franco,

Michael Kuntz, Robert Barron, & Erica Casanova

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2011-2012

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

A CAPPELLA CHOIR

(VARSITY TREBLE CHOIR)

Texas Music Educators Association

2012 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Melody C. Eriksen & Ginger Wheelock

Accompanist: Danae Corley

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2003-2004

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIXED CHOIR

Texas Music Educators Association

2004 Invited Performing Choir

Directors: Denise Pitcock & Ann Justillian

Accompanist: Robert Cruhm

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1986-1987

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OLIVEIRA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

Texas Music Educators Association

1987 2C Honor Band

Directors: Paul Flinchbaugh & Stacey Dunn

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1964-1965

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BROWNSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BAND

Texas Music Educators Association

1965 4A Honor Band

Directors: Bob Vezzetti & Art Guajardo

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1952-1953

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BROWNSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BAND

The Mid-West National Band & Orchestra Clinic

1952 Invited Performer

Director: James Murphy,

Wayne Coleman, & Roy Norton

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1949-1950

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BROWNSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BAND

18th Annual Tri-State Band Festival

"Million Dollar Parade"

1950 Class A - First Place

Directors: James Murphy & Roy Norton

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