Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School Students Earn Prestigious Spots in the TMEA Region 20 Middle School All-Region Band
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DeSoto ISD’s Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School and Fine Arts Academy is celebrating two of its students, Oscar Ramirez-Cabrera (8th grade, Alto Saxophone) and Collette Rogers (8th grade, Tuba) who earned coveted spots in the prestigious Texas Music Education Association Region 20 Middle School All-Region Band.
These talented young musicians competed on Saturday, November 16, at Duncanville High School and demonstrated extraordinary skill and determination throughout the process.
The auditions were no easy feat, with over 1,000 students from Lake Highlands, Richardson ISD, Duncanville ISD, Red Oak ISD, Highland Park, Irving ISD, Ennis ISD, Dallas ISD, and Waxahachie ISD vying for spots. Each student was required to perform full-range technical scales and two challenging, college-level etudes, showcasing their mastery of tone, technique, and musicality.
Only the top 20 to 30 musicians in each instrument section were selected for this elite honor, and Oscar and Collette rose to the challenge, solidifying their places among the region’s finest middle school musicians.