York to compete

The Association of Texas Small School Bands is pleased to announce the selection of the 2021 ATSSB All-State Band. More than 10,000 high school band students from across Texas auditioned in 22 different regions for a place in their respective all-region bands.

The ATSSB All-State Bands will meet in rehearsals in Melissa, Texas, June 9-12, 2021 . and will present a concert beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the Melissa Performance Hall.

Dr. Mo Trout (Purdue University) will be the clinician-conductor of the All-State Jazz Ensemble. Don Lefevre (West Texas A&M University) will be the clinician-conductor of the All-State Concert Band. Brian Balmages (Director of Instrumental Publications for The FJH Music Company Inc.) will be the clinician conductor ol’ the All-State Symphonic Band. ATSSB has commissioned Mr. Balmages to write a piece for the ATSSB All-State Symphonic Band which will premier the work on the June 12 concert.

Micah York, a member of the Redwater High School Band, was selected as a member of this band. He was chosen for this honor in competitive auditions held across the state at region and area levels. York is a former student of Bonnie Montgomery and plays the jazz piano at school under the direction of Devin Sipes.

This is his second time to perform as a member of the ATSSB All-State Band. His other interests include National Honor Scoiety and Key Club. He is also active in church activities at First Baptist Church, Red Springs and enjoys playing drums in the worship band.

Micah is the son of Andrea York and the late Daren York of Redwater and the grandson of George Waller, the late Gwen Waller, and Wade and Linda Shew of Atlanta.

York will attend Stephen F. Austin University in the fall, majoring in music education.