San Saba High School students to be given Statewide Music Award

  • Students from left to right: Evelyn Davila, Jessica Nguyen, Jesus Garcia, Natalie Cuevas, John Ham and One Nguyen Submitted by Chans Moellendorf, Director of Bands SSISD
    Students from left to right: Evelyn Davila, Jessica Nguyen, Jesus Garcia, Natalie Cuevas, John Ham and One Nguyen Submitted by Chans Moellendorf, Director of Bands SSISD

Students of the San Saba High School will be honored as Texas Music Scholars at the ceremony on May 13, 2024.

The six students who were selected for this honor are:

• Natalie Cuevas, 12th grade, Alto Clarinet 

• Evelyn Davila, 11th grade, F Horn 

• Jesus Garcia, 10th grade, Tenor Trombone

 • John Ham, 12th grade, Tuba

• Jessica Nguyen, 11th grade, Flute

• One Nguyen, 12th grade, Tuba They were nominated for this honor by their director, Chans Moellendorf, and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Band, Orchestras and Choirs.

The award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship, and citizenship with their school and community during the 2023-2024 school year.

The Texas Music Educators Association, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is an association of over 14,000 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.