Katy ISD Ensembles Recognized at State Competition
Numerous Katy ISD music ensembles will be starting their new school year with a distinguished state recognition. In July, the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) announced that two Katy ISD schools will be performing at the TMEA annual convention in February 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Beckendorff Junior High (BDJH) Orchestra took the top spot in the Junior High/Middle School String Orchestra Division, and was chosen as an honor ensemble through a multi-level competitive evaluation and the Alexander Elementary Choir was selected as an invited group to represent the Elementary Division. Six additional Katy ISD music groups were ranked in the top 10 in Texas in their respective divisions.
Elementary Division
Alexander Elementary Choir – Invited Group
Junior High/Middle School String Orchestra Division
Beckendorff Junior High – 1st Place (Honor Ensemble)
Tays Junior High – 4th Place
Junior High/Middle School Full Orchestra
Cinco Ranch Junior High – 6th Place
High School Full Orchestra
Seven Lakes High School – 2nd Place
Tompkins High School – 4th Place
2C Junior High/Middle School Band
Memorial Parkway Junior High – 10th Place
6A High School Band
Tompkins High School – 9th Place
