Friday, April 26, 2024
The Texas Music Scholar Award designates students in high school music programs who exemplify attributes of meritorious performance in the areas of scholarship, musicianship and citizenship.
Two GHS students were nominated for this honor by Choir Directors Cherith Wells and Tim Klingler, but the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association. Less than 1,800 students in grades 9-12 state wide were named as Texas Music Scholars last year, as the criteria are extremely vigorous.
Students must be a viable member of the school’s parent musical organization for the entire school year, must maintain an overall “A” average, must participate in all scheduled events of the parent organization, and must attend two director-approved concert events of high school, collegiate or professional level during a school year.
The criteria also include that they must audition and participate in the TMEA All-State process, compete with a UIL Class 1 solo, and consistently exhibit behavior which brings honor to the parent organization, school and community.
Gatesville High School has two students who have met these prestigious criteria.
Adeline Carpenter is a senior soprano and Memphis Wells is a freshman bass, both in the Varsity Choir. Both Carpenter and Wells competed in the TMEA All-State process, advancing through three rounds of auditions to the area level. They both ranked ninth in state, however only four chairs from Region 8 go to the All-State Choir. Both students also competed at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and were awarded a “Superior” rating by their judge, qualifying them for Texas State Solo & Ensemble contest which will be held in Pflugerville on May 30.
These students are to be commended on their high level of achievement, as well as their consistent dedication to the Choir Program in Gatesville.
