19 Klein ISD Musicians Selected for TMEA All-State Music Groups
Nineteen Klein ISD students have been named to the Texas Music Educators Association All-State music group. As a Best Community for Music Education for 11 straight years, we take great pride in seeing our talented students excel in their passion for music.
These 19 students earned the honor of being named All-State musicians after competing at the Region and Area levels of competition. These All-State musicians represent the top two percent of all music students in Texas.
“Our Klein ISD student-musicians continue to make me and all of Klein ISD so proud,” Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown said. “Our All-State musicians are truly a group of well-rounded, committed, and incredibly talented students who are part of the reason Klein ISD is and will always remain a community that deeply values the fine arts education provided by our outstanding educators. Our tradition of excellence in the arts continues! We are all so proud of them.”
Not only are our All-State musicians incredibly talented, but they are also brilliant. According to TMEA, All-State musicians average 1323 on their SAT while the national average is 1088 and the Texas average is 1039. The benefits of a well-rounded Klein ISD education are clear.
“To be recognized as a TMEA All-State musician is one of the highest honors a high school musician can receive,” Klein ISD Director of Fine Arts Creston Herron said. “We are extremely proud and excited to celebrate the 19 Klein ISD students that will represent our district in San Antonio! I am proud of our music students who have excelled at their craft and grown as young musicians and phenomenal community members.”
Congratulations to all these fantastic student-musicians!
| Student | Instrument | School |
| Elliot Anders | F Horn | Klein Oak HS |
| Juan Beltran Jr. | Tenor Trombone | Klein Oak HS |
| Lorenzo Castro | String Bass | Klein HS |
| Travis Driver | Bass 2 | Klein Collins HS |
| Nathan Hobbs | String Bass | Klein HS |
| Caroline Jacobson | Soprano 2 | Klein HS |
| Ina Jaegy | Piano (Celesta) | Klein Oak HS |
| Brian Kim | Bb Clarinet | Klein Cain HS |
| Franklin Lafferty | Baritone Saxophone | Klein Oak HS |
| Joshua Nonhof | Alto Saxophone | Klein Oak HS |
| Laay Raval | Violin 2 | Klein HS |
| Michael Reynolds | Cornet/Trumpet | Klein Oak HS |
| Sara Springett | Soprano 1 | Klein Cain HS |
| Gabriel Sweet | String Bass | Klein HS |
| Ethan Tran | Violin 2 | Klein HS |
| Kevin Tran | Contra-Bassoon | Klein Collins HS |
| Patrick Umanzor | Flute | Klein Oak HS |
| Victoria Uribe | Alto 1 | Klein HS |
| Aneesh Vathul | Cello | Klein Cain HS |
Best Public Schools in Texas
Klein ISD has an established 84-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that Our Shared Vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors.
About Klein ISD
Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas, located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 88 square miles and serves more than 53,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools.
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