Fabens High School pianist earns UIL state champion title
Fabens High School pianist Cesar Flores has been selected as the outstanding performer at the 2024 Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest.
The prestigious honor is bestowed upon the top 2 to 3% of solo performers among approximately 100,000 participants, according to a Fabens press release.
"I felt I would do well at the state competition based on last year's results. I worked very hard and had a lot of confidence going into that room and reciting my piece," stated Cesar Flores, a junior.
Fabens High School band director Miguel Soto said Flores' accomplishment is a first for the school.
"This is one for the books. This has never happened before. We've done a lot of firsts in the music program, and this is definitely a first. No local student has ever received this high honor and recognition; this is history in the making," Soto said.
Flores also plays trombone, tuba, guitarrón and the harp.
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