Melissa High School’s Choir program had 17 students compete in the second round of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir audition process. Of those students, 12 earned a place in the TMEA Region 25 All-Region Choir, and two advanced to the third round of All-State auditions. This marks a new school record for the Melissa High School Choir program, as well as a new district record, highlighting an impressive milestone for the students and the program.
As part of the audition process, students had just two and a half weeks to learn and prepare two collegiate-level audition pieces before performing for the judges. The process challenges students to demonstrate their vocal ability, musical understanding, and performance skills in a highly competitive setting.
Advancing students, juniors Shekinah Baldovino and Seth Paul, will continue their All-State journey on November 17 at Plano East Senior High School, where they will compete in the third round of auditions for a chance to advance in the selection process.
Congratulations to all 17 students on their hard work and accomplishments, and to the 12 students who earned All-Region honors. We are especially proud of Shekinah and Seth as they continue representing Melissa High School Choir at the next level of competition. Best of luck in Round 3!
Placing Students:
Shekinah Baldovino - Advancing to Round 3
Seth Paul - Advancing to Round 3
Robin Davis - 1st Alternate to Round 3 and 1st Chair Treble Choir
Coltyn Barnard - Tenor/Bass Choir
Mahima Bathula - Treble Choir
Vedanshi Chanda - Treble Choir
McKenzie Henry - Treble Honor Choir
Isabella Harvey - Treble Choir
Sutton Layne - Treble Honor Choir
Arleigh Reynolds - Treble Honor Choir
Lyla Solis - Treble Honor Choir
Rhodes White - Tenor/Bass Choir