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HPU Pre-College Music students compete in festival

Pre-College Music & Art Program LogoBROWNWOOD – April 13, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music students recently competed in the District 8-4 Junior Festival in conjunction with the National Federation of Music Clubs. The festival was hosted on the HPU campus with 26 of HPU’s Pre-College Music students participating.

Students entered in the Competitive category who earned a Superior rating at the festival are entitled to advance to the state competition at Texas State University in San Marcos on May 20. Of the 26 HPU Pre-College Music students competing, all earned the Superior rating. Those students were Hannah Bessent, Andrew Boren, Michelle Cabrera, Angie Calfa (2), Tony Calfa, Vic Cooper, Christian Fijer, Kirsten Fijer, Leila Gautier, Christopher Ivy, Kyle Ivy, Kamry Keese (2), Mary McIver, Marti Milwee, Michael Morales, Sydney Neel, Aishwarya Nigalye, Sarah Reeves (2), Jordan Roberts (2), Carli Schoen, Cate Smith, Ava Sparks-Hansen (2) and Kyla Tressler. Of these students, 24 will participate at the state level. Participating in the Non-Competitive category and receiving a Superior rating were Christopher Ivy and Evan Smith.

The Pre-College Music and Art Program serves the Brownwood community by offering music and art lessons to children and adults. HPU Pre-College Music students competing in this junior festival ranged in age from 5 to 17 years of age.

“Our congratulations go out to these students and their teachers for their accomplishments,” said Diane Owens, director of the HPU Pre-College Music and Art Program. “We also send our best wishes to those who will compete at Texas State University in May.”

For more information about the Federated Music Clubs, or to inquire about the Pre-College Music and Art program at HPU, contact Owens at 325-649-8501 or dowens@hputx.edu.

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