The Foundation for Music Education recently announced its selections as National and Commended Winners in the 2018 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors and National Choral Honors Project, and LISD bands and choirs have received national recognition.
The following LISD Bands have been named as National Winners:
Four Points MS Wind Ensemble, directed by Jessica Gonzales
Henry MS Honors Band, directed by Robert Herrings
Wiley MS Wind Ensemble, directed by Garland Chiasson
Cedar Park MS Symphonic Band, directed by Britni Dunn
Vandegrift HS Wind Ensemble, directed by Mike Howard
Vista Ridge HS Wind Ensemble, directed by Bryan Christian
Vista Ridge HS Percussion Ensemble, directed by Hector Gil
The following LISD Bands and Choirs have been named as Commended Winners:
Cedar Park HS Varsity Mixed Choir, directed by Lisa Holt
Canyon Ridge MS Honor Band, directed by Amy Allison
In the New Music Division:
Vandegrift HS Wind Ensemble was named a National Winner
Vista Ridge Wind Ensemble was named a Commended Winner
Additionally, the following non-varsity bands received the Citation of Excellence:
Four Points MS Symphonic Band, directed by Jonathan Villela
Vista Ridge HS Wind Symphony, directed by Bryan Christian
The following non-varsity bands were named as Commended Winners:
Canyon Ridge MS Symphonic Band, directed by Amanda Klingenberg
Henry MS Symphonic Band, directed by Rachel Johnstone
Congratulations to these talented musicians and directors!
