Leander ISD would like to congratulate Cedar Park High School’s Mathew James for being named the LISD Fine Arts Student of the Week.

Mathew is a 2-time TMEA All-State honoree as a tenor 2, sang tenor 1 in the school’s TMEA Honor Choir and sings baritone and lead in the CHPS barbershop group, Pitch Black. He is a  2-time member of the All-State Mixed Choir and a TSSEC Gold Medalist the last three years (and has qualified for the competition again this June).

β€œMathew is dedicated and loyal to the choir program and understands what it takes to be an excellent musician and leader,” CPHS Choir Director Lisa Holt said. β€œHis understanding of musical concepts is superior and he constantly seeks out opportunities to learn more about the meaning of a piece.  He assists other choir students in preparation for contests and auditions and can always be found teaching someone a barbershop β€œtag” to harmonize with.”

Congratulations to Cedar Park High School standout Mathew James, the LISD Fine Arts Student of the Week.