Bridge City ISD Students to be Given Statewide Music Award

Students of the Bridge City ISD will be honored as Texas Music Scholars at an awards ceremony on May 16, 2008.

The Students that were selected for this honor are: Devon Armstrong, 12th Grade, Bass Lauren Miller, 12th Grade, Alto Olivia Wright, 11th Grade, Soprano Megan Croaker, 9th Grade, Soprano Allison Stewart, 11th Grade, Soprano They were nominated for this honor by their director, Tina Bernard, and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs.

Last year only 1,363 students were named as Texas Music Scholars.

This award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship and citizenship in their school and community during the 2007-2008 school year.

The Texas Music Educators Association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an association of over 10,000 music teachers whose goals are to support music education in Texas, provide professional growth opportunities for educators, foster public support for music in schools and offer quality musical experiences for students.