Twenty-six students from Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music program participated in the Texas Federation of Music Clubs State Competition, with many taking high honors. The competition was held on May 19 at Texas State University in San Marcos.
Listed below are the participants in the state competition and their ratings:
Vocal Solo:
All State: Mary McIver
Outstanding: Angie Calfa, Shayna Oliver, Sarah Reeves, Joshua Woods and Maggie Yantis
Piano Solo:
Outstanding: Andrew Boren, Audrey Boren, Rayven Deray, Christian Fijer, Devin Keese, Kamry Keese, Isaac Lock, Kylee Medina, Michael Morales, Emma Grace Quillin, David Woods and Josh Woods
Superior: Abe Cooper, Vic Cooper, Colby Darnell, Austin Johnston, Rylah Morgan, Trina Wheeless and Kate Yantis
Excellent: Sarah ReevesViolin Solo:
Superior: Sydney Neel
Guitar Solo:
Superior: Brennan Medina
Sixty-five students from the program participated in the District 4A Junior Festival, held on the HPU campus in March, with 60 students earning a “Superior” rating, making them eligible to compete in the TMFC competition.
HPU’s Pre-College Music program, directed by Diane Owens, is a part of the School of Music and Fine Arts. The program offers Kindermusik classes to pre-school children and lessons in art, choir, musical instruments and voice to school-aged children and adults. This past year, 20 teachers, consisting of HPU music and art faculty, students and local teachers, taught more than 100 students who were enrolled in the Pre-College Music program.
Enrollment for the program’s fall semester will begin August 13 and will continue until August 31. Classes begin on September 3. Each semester is 14 weeks in length.
For more information about the Pre-College Music program at HPU, contact Diane Owens at 325-649-850l or via e-mail at dowens@hputx.edu or contact Jill Holamon at 325-649-8500 or jholamon@hputx.edu.
The Texas Federation of Music Clubs operates in conjunction with the National Federation of Music Clubs. The NFMC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to music education and the promotion of creative and performing arts in America. Since its founding in 1898, the NFMC has grown into one of the world’s largest music organizations with club and individual members of all ages. The NFMC is chartered by the Congress of the United States and is the only music organization member of the United Nations. Dedicated to finding and fostering young musical talent, the NFMC conducts annual Junior Festivals with more than 117,000 participants. The NFMC offers more than three quarters of a million dollars in awards through state and national competitions. Federation members work to create a dynamic musical and cultural environment in their communities through education and sponsorship of musical events.
