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Brenham High and Junior High music programs honored at board meeting after strong fall season
Summary
Students and directors from Brenham High School and Brenham Junior High reported multiple all-region placements, state contest experience and widespread community support; board members praised the programs at the meeting.
The Brenham ISD Board recognized achievements by the district's choir and band programs, with directors and student leaders summarizing a busy fall season and notable individual placements.
Lauren Shelton, the new choir director at Brenham High School, thanked the board for the opportunity to present and introduced senior Elvira Sanchez Sandoval, who said choir "has given me a lot of opportunities" and cited caroling visits to nursing homes among program activities. Band representatives — including senior drum major Thomas Lesch and senior clarinet player Haley Clecker — recounted successful contest performances, 16 students earning all-region chairs and two students selected for region orchestra; the high school band advanced to finals at a regional contest and participated in state competition. Junior-high director Carla Redig described program size and feeder relationships that support the high-school ensembles.
Trustees and attendees applauded the students; the board encouraged the community to attend upcoming performances and congratulated students and staff for their accomplishments.
