AISD Performing Arts Students Hit All the Right Notes

Matthew Hastings, Kameron York and Rolando Benítez (l-r) made the 2016 TMEA All-State Choir.

Three Aldine ISD students placed in the Texas Music Educators Association’s All-State Choir.

The students hit all the right notes at the Area Audition for membership in the TMEA All-State Choir.

The students advanced through three previous auditions to get to the Area event. They were among the 15,000 students who began the process for the All-State Choir. Only the top 3 percent earned membership.

All-State Choir Students

Rolando Benítez, Davis HS
Director: Daryle Freeman

Matthew Hastings, MacArthur HS
Director: Micah Shirado

Kameron York, Eisenhower HS
Director: Sandra Walker

It is worth mentioning that [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Rolando ranked #1 in the baritone section at the Area F Auditions. Six different regions comprise the area.

DeVionne Jones

DeVionne Jones from Eisenhower High School is also making news. He recently took part in the Orchestra Region 19 Clinic and Concert at Kingwood Park High School. DeVionne got the opportunity after earning first chair in both region band and orchestra. This is DeVionne’s third region orchestra concert. He also took part in the Region Band Clinic and Concert for four years.

Later this month, DeVionne will perform at Aldine High School in the Region 19 Jazz and Concert. He has held first chair at the event for four consecutive years.

The singers and instrumentalist will perform at the TMEA  Convention. It will take place Feb. 10-13 at the San Antonio Convention Center. [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]DeVionne will perform with the TMEA All-State Jazz Band.

Congratulations!