group photo of some of the All-Region Orchestra qualifiers from the SFA Music Prep program

Among the All-Region Orchestra qualifiers from the SFA Music Prep program are, top to bottom, McKenzie Ellison, Holden Kelly, Jonah Raychev, Kira Gallander, Karys Alders, Will Sams, Grace Hao and Mason Baker.

Sabrina Flores

Sabrina Flores

Gracie Lyn Harman

Gracie Lyn Harman

Maggie Scala

Maggie Scala

Luke Scala

Luke Scala

Cate Baker

Cate Baker

Josue Morales

Josue Morales

Haylee Harman

Haylee Harman


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Fifteen students in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music were selected for TMEA All-Region High School Orchestra and Middle School Orchestra.

Qualifying for the high school orchestra were Holden Kelly, Luke Scala, Haylee Harman, Sabrina Flores, McKenzie Ellison, Karys Alders, Kira Gallander, Josue Morales, Will Sams, Grace Hao and Mason Baker, who also earned principal bass position and advanced to the state audition.

Qualifying for the middle school orchestra were Jonah Raychev, who was selected concertmaster, and Gracie Lyn Harman and Maggie Scala. These students earned the top three spots in the middle school orchestra violin section.

For more information about Music Prep programs, contact Director Alba Madrid at madrida@sfasu.edu or musicprep@sfasu.edu, or call (936) 468-1291. Parents can also find program information on Facebook and Instagram. The Music Prep House is located at 3028 Raguet St. Office hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.