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Katy ISD Music Ensembles Recognized as National Winners in Mark of Excellence Awards
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Mark of Excellence National Winners:
Music Ensemble
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Director
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Beck Junior High Honor Orchestra |
Barbara Nelsen |
Beckendorff Junior High Honor Orchestra |
Amy Williams |
Cinco Ranch High School Sinfonia Orchestra |
Brett Nelsen & Oscar Vela |
Seven Lakes Junior High Chamber Orchestra |
Jennifer Gingell and Bethany Hagin |
Seven Lakes High School Sinfonia Orchestra |
Desiree Overree |
Seven Lakes High School Symphony Orchestra |
Desiree Overree, John Mays and Sean Carlton |
Jordan High School Symphonic Band |
Daniel Galloway |
Mark of Excellence Commended National Winners:
Music Ensemble
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Director
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Adams Junior High Honor Band |
Darlene Blose |
Cinco Ranch Junior High Symphony Orchestra |
Laura Vu & Barbara Jones |
Taylor High School Chamber Orchestra |
Clinton Capshaw |
WoodCreek Junior High Chamber Orchestra |
Klayton Hoefler |
WoodCreek Junior High Honor Band |
Bobby Guess |
Additionally, the Citation of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by non-varsity high school and middle/junior high choir, bands and orchestras.
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Music Ensemble
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Director
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Adams Junior High Symphonic Band |
Randallyn Holdford |
Seven Lakes Junior High Sinfonietta |
Bethany Hagin and Jennifer Gingell |
Seven Lakes High School Cambiata Orchestra |
Desiree Overree |
Seven Lakes High School Lyrica Orchestra |
Sean Carlton |