Story by CISD Communications Intern Rhea Cowdhary, a senior at CHS.
On July 25, the Coppell Band announced that the Coppell High School Wind Symphony placed second in the TMEA 2024 Honor Band Process. As Coppell Band experienced an extraordinary year with the national Midwest Clinic last winter, this accolade ranks them as one of the best in the state.
“It’s an honor to just make it to the state level. The students' hard work was recognized, and that is what matters most,” said Coppell Band Director Kimberly Shuttlesworth.
The Honor Band process, similar to the UIL process, requires the preparation of three songs during the spring semester recorded in a live setting. Those recordings are then assessed by a panel of five judges on various accounts. The band then moved on to the next round of four total rounds, where Coppell Band reached the semi-final round and were among the 10 best ensembles in 6A this year.
“Every day I feel blessed to have this job. Standing in front of the most talented students around is humbling and the greatest honor,” Shuttlesworth said. “Results are great, but getting to make music together to create art — there is nothing like it.”