Congratulations to Andrew Kubena. He received the top chair
in the state for the ATSSB All-State Jazz Ensemble. He was one of 20 students
selected for all-state honors.
The ATSSB All-State Jazz Ensemble will meet in rehearsals in
San Antonio, Texas from February 12-15, 2014, and will present a concert
beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014, in Ballroom B of the Henry
B. Gonzales Convention Center in downtown San Antonio.
Charles Owen, Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies at
University of South Florida, will be the clinician-conductor of the All-State
Jazz Ensemble.
Andrew Kubena, a member of the East Bernard High School
Band, was selected as a member of this band. He was chosen for this honor in
competitive auditions held this year across the state at region and area
levels. Kubena plays the bass trombone at school under the direction of Mr.
Peters and Ms. Reimund, who are members of the Association of Texas Small
School Bands, a 1000-member group of band directors in class 1A, 2A, and 3A high
school in Texas. This is his first time to perform as a member of the ATSSB
All-State Band. His other interests at school include yearbook, photography,
and music director/cast member of the
musical. He is also active in church activities at First Baptist Church and
enjoys performing vocals and guitar for other events around the community such
as see you at the pole as well. He is the son of Joseph and Laura Kubena in
East Bernard Texas.
