Brewer sophomore earns highest state band honor for second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, Brewer High School sophomore Josue Rodriguez was selected to perform with the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Band, the highest honor a high school musician can achieve. He placed second overall in the final auditions, earning 1st Chair Clarinet in the All-State Symphonic Band and performing throughout the concert as a featured soloist.

During the TMEA Convention, he rehearsed with world-renowned conductors, attended workshops and concerts, and performed with the Texas All-State Band.

Only 2 percent of 70,000 students who audition make a performing group for All-State, and more than 1,000 clarinetists auditioned this year.