We’re thrilled to share some amazing news about three outstanding students from the Wylie Pure Gold Band: Lathen Barr, Lincoln Humphries, and Maddox Humphries! These talented musicians have been selected to perform with the prestigious Texas All-State Band at the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic/Convention. This incredible event will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio.
Being named a Texas All-State musician is the highest honor a Texas music student can achieve, and our Pure Gold stars earned this distinction through a rigorous and highly competitive audition process. Out of 70,000 students across the state who began this journey, only the top 2.6% made it to the All-State ensembles.
Here’s what makes this achievement even more special:
Lathen Barr, a phenomenal tuba player taught by John De La Garza, celebrates his second time in this prestigious group.
Lincoln Humphries will represent Wylie for the first time, showcasing his skill on the bassoon under the guidance of Carolyn Garcia.
Maddox Humphries, an accomplished alto saxophonist mentored by Guy Gamble, will make his second All-State appearance.
Fun fact: Lincoln and Maddox are twins, making this achievement a double dose of Pure Gold pride!
Their hard work, talent, and dedication will shine on one of the biggest stages, where they’ll rehearse and perform under the direction of nationally recognized conductors. These concerts are the highlight of the nation’s largest music educators’ convention, with over 30,000 attendees from across Texas and around the globe.
Let’s cheer for Lathen, Lincoln, and Maddox as they represent Wylie ISD with pride, inspiring the next generation of musicians in our community! 🐾🎶
Stay tuned for more updates as we celebrate this incredible milestone together!