The Beat Goes On

Great News! School may be out but BISD student successes continue. BISD middle schools earned 3 of 4 available area spots in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) regional competition on June 12 at Harlingen South High School. In the CCC Conference, the Lucio Band, under the direction of Emiliano Camarillo, ranked first and advanced to the area round. The Vela Band, directed by Mario Sarmiento, also advanced to the area hearing. In the CC Conference, the Besteiro Band, directed by Lucy Treviño, earned a top spot and advanced to the area hearing as well. The TMEA area competition will be held on June 27 in San Antonio. Only 2 bands in each conference will be selected to advance to the final state hearing in July at the Texas Band Masters Convention. Kudos to the Faulk, Garcia and Manzano Bands that also represented BISD with outstanding performances.