2 New Braunfels ISD students named to All-State Jazz Band

The high school band students who make the cut perform during the annual Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in February at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, according to a news release.

Guzman, who has previously made the All-State concert band, said he is looking forward to the TMEA clinic.

“Having the opportunity to play with a band that good is just awesome,” he said. “I am just so excited.”

Bachman placed third in the state in jazz guitar, and said he was excited when he learned he made the All-State Jazz Band as an alternate, according to a news release.

“I really just couldn’t believe it,” he said. “It was such stiff competition, and it made me really proud.”

Diving in deeper

The audition material requires students to practice outside of school and be self-motivated. Bachman said he feels the entire process has helped him grow as a musician and band member, according to a news release.

“I just really can’t wait to be on stage and hear everybody,” Guzman added.