Student Musicians Earn National Recognitions

The Foundation for Music Education has recognized ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD student musicians at five schools in the annual . 

The Mark of Excellence is a recorded music contest that offers middle school and high school bands, choirs and orchestras the opportunity to earn national recognition for their musical achievement.

AISD schools earning this recognition were:

National Winners
• , directed by David Jarrott
• , directed by James Hairston
• , directed by Paul Scheffel

Commended Winners
• Lamar Middle School Symphonic Winds, directed by James Hairston
• , directed by Sara McGarry

TFME is a national nonprofit organization that supports student musicians through mentoring, scholarships and educator training.

Photo (c) Thomas McConnell.