Three Spirit of Joshua Band students have earned a place on the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) 5A All-State Band!

Join us in congratulating Joey Buhl (Alto Saxophone), Stetson Turnbeaugh (Cornet/Trumpet) and Shane Waits (Contra-Bass Clarinet)! 

The audition process comprises 70,000 students who enter the TMEA All-State competitive process. About 1,875 students are selected to perform in 18 All-State ensembles. 

These amazing students will participate in the TMEA Clinic/Convention, between February 12–15. This is the nation’s largest music educators convention with more than 30,000 people from Texas and across the world in attendance.

Shout out to Riley Husch (Clarinet) and Lucas Hutto (Bassoon) who also represent JISD well at the Area auditions. 

Previously, 20 further students earned All-Region recognition. They are Madelyn Allen (Clarinet), Cooper Anderson (Trumpet), Julian Bustamante (Euphonium), Ashton Castilleja (Euphonium), Martin Castillo (Clarinet), Agnes Fan (Clarinet), Kellan Flanigan (Tuba), Jacob Fuchs (French Horn), Aiden Gresham (Trumpet), Layton Haydin (French Horn), Aryan Hossain (Trumpet), Noah Johnson (Tenor Trombone), Thandeka Kabo (Flute), Ella King (Clarinet), Adelyn Moore (Flute), Caden Moran (Euphonium), Austin Rees (Clarinet), Bryson Smith (Euphonium), Ashton Wiseneske (Trumpet) and Tessa Wright (French Horn).

Congratulations to all!