UPDATED PERFORMANCE TIMES 12/6/24:
- Thursday, 8:30am Grisham Band, 375E
- Thursday, 12:00pm McNeil String Orchestra, W190
- Thursday, 1:30pm McNeil Saxophone Quartet, W183
Round Rock ISD and our Director of Fine Arts- Music, Jager Loyde, hopes everyone has a safe and enjoyable time in Chicago!
“We are very excited for the anticipated performances of our students traveling to Chicago for this prestigious event,” said Loyde. “Their dedication to exhibiting quality music education will undoubtedly be remembered by ensembles and educators across the nation. Congratulations again to these ensembles for achieving this remarkable honor and program milestone!”
Original Article:
Congratulations to the Grisham Middle School Band, McNeil High School String Orchestra, and Saxophone Choir! The student musicians and the program directors have been chosen to showcase their talents at the prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois, scheduled from December 18-21, 2024.
This invitation is a remarkable accomplishment, considering that only a few string orchestras from the United States are selected to perform among the 18,000 music educators and students attending annually from all 50 states and over 40 countries. It marks 13 total Round Rock ISD ensembles selected to perform at the historical Midwest Clinic in Chicago since 2018.
2018 Round Rock High School Saxophone Choir, Round Rock High School Symphony Orchestra
2019 Westwood High School Symphony Orchestra, Grisham Middle School Honor Band
2020 Walsh Middle School Honor Band
2021 Cedar Ridge High School Saxophone Choir
2023 Westwood High School Band, Canyon Vista Middle School Band, Round Rock High School Clarinet and Saxophone Choirs
2024 McNeil High School String Orchestra, Grisham Middle School Band, and McNeil High School Saxophone Choir
“This is a rare accomplishment that is a testament to the consistent, high-quality instruction students receive in our music education programs,” said Jager Loyde, director of fine arts – music. “I am beyond proud of the work the students and directors have put into sustaining this standard of excellence.”
Grisham and McNeil received their Midwest Conference invitations by submitting performance audio and video, ensemble photos, school details, and recommendations from clinicians and the Fine Arts Director.
