Submitted by Debbie Gilchrist

The Dragon Band Advances to STATE in OPS and Honor Band

June 25, 2018 - The SHS Dragon Band’s recordings from this year's UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest, in which the band earned 1st division ratings for all judges, have advanced to the STATE level of both the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series (OPS) and the TMEA Honor Band competitions.

The area round of the ATSSB OPS was held on June 19 at Orange Grove High School in Orange Grove, Tx. The Dragon Band’s march (Emblem of Unity) received 1st place, and the band’s concert piece (Brave Spirit) received 3rd place. Both pieces will advance to state.

Huxley Helping Hands Food Pantry This Saturday

June 15, 2018 - Huxley Helping Hands, a local mission group from the Huxley community is holding a food pantry Saturday, June 16, 2018 for the residents of Shelby County. I.D. and proof of residencey is required. You will not receive a box if you do not bring photo ID.

Only one (1) box per household. Sign-in starts at 9am until food is gone. The food pantry is at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 901 Southview Circle, Center, Texas.

Shelbyville HS Band Advances to AREA

TMEA Honor Band Competition

June 14, 2018 - Honor Band is the highest award a concert band can receive in the state of Texas.

The purpose of honor band is twofold. Many educators believe that through the process of hearing and observing the results of quality teaching, directors can develop their own instructional skills to a higher level. In addition, selection of an honor band in each classification recognizes communities and school systems that successfully support music in education through their instrumental music programs.

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