EPISD students selected as ‘All-State’ musicians

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso ISD has secured the highest number of All-State musicians in the region, the school district announced on Thursday, Feb. 1.

The school district says its proud to announce the achievements of two of its top musicians who rank among the top 10 in the state, Jarren Saenz and Andrew Freeman.

“Saenz, from Coronado High School, has ranked 4th in the All-State Band Clarinet category, while Freeman, from Franklin High School, ranked 8th in the Trumpet category. These remarkable accomplishments are a testament to their dedication, hard work, and exceptional musical abilities,” El Paso ISD said.

Mabel Caraveo, 4-A All-State Band Bass Clarinet, Irvin High School<em> Photos: EPISD</em>
Mabel Caraveo, 4-A All-State Band Bass Clarinet, Irvin High School Photos: EPISD
Anna Hunter, 6-A All-State Band Bassoon, Franklin High School <em> Photos: EPISD</em>
Anna Hunter, 6-A All-State Band Bassoon, Franklin High School Photos: EPISD
Andre Gomez, All-State Jazz Band Trumpet, Chapin High School <em> Photos: EPISD</em>
Andre Gomez, All-State Jazz Band Trumpet, Chapin High School Photos: EPISD
Sophia Spier, All-State Mixed Choir, Coronado High School <em> Photos: EPISD</em>
Sophia Spier, All-State Mixed Choir, Coronado High School Photos: EPISD

In addition to Saenz and Freeman, El Paso ISD provided a list of the following Texas Music Educators Association All-State qualifiers:

  • Andre Gomez, All-State Jazz Band Trumpet, Chapin High School

  • Andrew Freeman, 6-A All-State Band Trumpet, Franklin High School

  • Anna Hunter, 6-A All-State Band Bassoon, Franklin High School

  • Diego Esquivel, 6-A All-State Band Clarinet, Franklin High School

  • Evelyn Karl, All-State Treble Choir, Franklin High School

  • Natalia Barajas, All-State Mixed Choir, Franklin High School

  • Noah Lofton, All-State Mixed Choir, Franklin High School

  • Sophia Spier, All-State Mixed Choir, Coronado High School

  • Jarren Saenz, All-State Band Clarinet, Coronado High School

  • Lauren Allen, All-State Treble Choir, Coronado High School

  • Mabel Caraveo, 4-A All-State Band Bass Clarinet, Irvin High School

“These talented students have demonstrated their exceptional musicianship and dedication to their craft. Their selection as All-State musicians is a testament to the rigorous training and guidance provided by their dedicated music educators,” El Paso ISD said.

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