Congratulations to each outstanding BISD high school musician selected as a Texas All-State Musician for 2015. These students successfully navigated through multiple auditions. All-State band and choir members will travel to San Antonio in February to participate in the four-day Texas Music Educators Association Convention, where they will rehearse and perform with renowned clinician-conductors. The musicians are:

• Haltom HS:  Brisa Alcorta (piccolo), Hannah Gonzalez (flute), Martin Cazares (B-flat clarinet), Katelin Kripps (alto clarinet), Nedim Maric (bass clarinet) and Max Macias (baritone saxophone)
• Richland HS:  Nicole Griffin (clarinet), Stephen Vu (clarinet), Vicky Murillo (English horn), Deanna Pierce (bassoon), Quinton Hackworth (jazz alto saxophone), Evan Milligan (jazz baritone saxophone), Taylor Wyatt (horn), Maddy Collins (horn), Daniel Christensen (trumpet), Matt Garner (tenor 2), Gabe Reyer (tenor 2), Eunique Thomas-Belmonte (alto 2)
• Birdville HS:  Reece Neathery (trombone), Lily Boswell (alto 1), Sarah Boyd (alto 1), Kiefer Detrick (bass 1)