Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra places 4th in State Competition

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra recently placed 4th in the state in the TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra Competition in San Antonio, TX. In May, the WMS Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison and Bethany Jones, submitted a recording to the Texas Music Educators Association Competition where they were […]

Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

Williams Elementary students audition for Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 15, 2018) Nebbie Williams Elementary School had three 6th grade Orchestra students, under the leadership of Shari Allison, audition for the Rockwall ISD All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 6, 2018.  They auditioned against over 100 other students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout the district.  Wesley Nelson placed 16th in […]

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

Williams Middle School students selected to Rockwall All-City Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX — January 8, 2018) Congratulations to the Williams Middle School Orchestra for having 17 students selected to be a part of the 2018 Rockwall All-City Orchestra.  These students were chosen from over 100 students that auditioned.  They will now have the opportunity to perform with the All-City Orchestra on Saturday, January 20 in the […]

Williams Middle School Orchestra Students Advance to All-Region Orchestra

Williams Middle School Orchestra Students Advance to All-Region Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) The Williams Middle School Orchestra recently competed in the TMEA All-Region Orchestra Auditions at Allen High School. Other schools from our region include Allen, McKinney, Lovejoy, Sherman and all of Rockwall. The following WMS students were selected: Violin Carrissa Heimer Mia Vu Kyle Gibson Joseph Nguyen Viola Jessica Alvarado Leta […]

Rockwall-Heath Orchestra Earn Chairs in All-Region Orchestra

Rockwall-Heath Orchestra Earn Chairs in All-Region Orchestra

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Eight students from the Rockwall-Heath High School Orchestra recently earned chairs in the Region 25 All-Region Orchestra. Students from Allen, McKinney, Wylie, Lovejoy and Rockwall ISD competed for chairs in this distinguished group. The following students earned chairs in the All-Region Orchestra: Gillian Boley – Violin Keith Boudewijn – Violin […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra advances to finals

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shari Allison, advanced to the Finals in the 2017 TMEA Middle School State Honor Full Orchestra recording contest. Only six groups were chosen from the entire state of Texas.   All six groups will have their recordings judged at […]

Heath Hawk student makes history, selected to State Orchestra

(HEATH, TX – Nov 10, 2015) Heath Hawk Orchestra is proud to announce, for the first time in Heath history, one of its String Orchestra students has made it to State Orchestra. Alyson Davis competed on October 31st in an audition process against 198 other cellists across the entire state of Texas. Alyson ranked 23rd in the State. […]

Cain students make All Region Orchestra

Cain students make All Region Orchestra

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 26, 2015) Congratulations to the following Cain Middle School students who were selected from among the best students of UIL Region 3 for All Region Orchestra. The audition took place at Berkner High School in Richardson on October 10. From left are Keith Boudewijn, Joshua Rodriguez, Maddie Angel, Rachel Hundley, William […]

Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra wins festival at Eisemann Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]

Heath Hawk Orchestra students earn medals at Region 2 UIL Solo Contest

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 10, 2015) Heath Hawk Orchestra students from Rockwall­ Heath High School earned 12 first division medals at the Region 3 UIL Solo Contest Feb. 7 at Mesquite High School. Eleven qualified for the Texas State Solo, a contest held each May at the University of Texas in Austin. Medal Breakdown: 12 Class 1 […]