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HONORED

GROUPS

It is through true grit and determination of teachers and students that group work results in state and national recognition. We are proud to say it is the Brownsville way. ​May the legacy continue!

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Information about these accolades:

TMEA Honor Band

TMEA Invited Performing Choir

TMEA Invited Performing Group

TMEA Music Showcase

TBA Exemplary High School Band

SWACDA Invited Performing Choir

Barbershop National Champion

The Midwest Band Clinic Invited Performer

Mark of Excellence National Winner

The American Prize

Tri-State Band Festival

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 MUSIC

ENSEMBLES

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2018-2019

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VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Foundation for Music Education

Mark of Excellence

2019 Class AA National Winner

Director: Mario Sarmiento, Miguel Garza,

Jimmy Cantu, & 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,

& Willie Morales

Accompanist: Robert Cruhm

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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Did you know ...

BISD bands have ranked among the top bands in the state 32 times since 1965?

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