Students involved in Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music program were honored at music exhibitions this spring. Three students were recognized at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest and 20 were recognized for their performances at the District 8-4 Junior Festival.
The UIL Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest took place in Stephenville in February. Those who participated in the competition from HPU’s Pre-college Music program were Andrew Boren, Vic Cooper and Matthew Till. Each competed in the Piano Solo Event.
The music program of the UIL is designed to support and enrich the teaching of music as an integral component of the public school curriculum, as well as allowing students studying privately with a teacher the opportunity to perform a solo on the instrument of their choice. Students earning a rating of one at the regional competition are eligible to advance to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest hosted annually in Austi