Music Prep students selected to perform in regional orchestras

January 30, 2018

SFA Music Prep students, from left, Shelby Rotramel, Madison Ressler, Haley McBroom, Rebecca Moon, Ashlynn McBroom, Karys Alders, Mason Baker, Rachel Wilder, Mattie Chauvin, Adalyn Vaughn and Catherine Meisenheimer auditioned for regional orchestras last fall.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Seven students in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music were selected to participate in last fall's Regions 4 and 21 clinic and concert at Longview High School.

Texas Music Educators Association auditions were held in October, and the clinic and concert took place in December.

Participating in the high school orchestra were Catherine Meisenheimer (concertmistress), Shelby Rotramel, Mattie Chauvin, Ashlynn McBroom, Adalyn Vaughn, Haley McBroom and Rachel Wilder.

Chosen for the middle school orchestra were Rebecca Moon, Madison Ressler, Karys Alders and Mason Baker.

Ryan Ross was conductor for the high school orchestra, and Aryc Lane was the conductor for the middle school orchestra.

For information about the Music Preparatory Division, contact director Pat Barnett at (936) 468-1291.

Stephen F. Austin State University

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