San Antonio is “deep in the heart of Texas” with cultural attractions and history. Every July, college, high school and middle school wind band directors from all over the state, and even the country travel to San Antonio for the prestigious Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) convention. The LSWO was the featured ensemble at the summer’s… Read More
Lone Star percussionist Megan Von Dreau honored as Carroll ISD Teacher of the Year for the 2008-2009 school year. “Being Teacher of the Year in Carroll ISD is a humbling experience,” Von Dreau said, in an email to the Times. “I work everyday with remarkable, caring educators and staff members; any number of whom are… Read More
In April 2008, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra released its first commercial CD on one of the world’s leading Classical Music label, NAXOS Records. The album titled “American Tapestry” features the Lone Star Wind Orchestra with Music Director Eugene Migliaro Corporon and pianist Richard Shuster. Randall Foster of NAXOS writes, “John Williams’ arrangement of the Star-Spangled… Read More