LASA Raptor's News
TMEA All-State Orchestra
Congratulations to this year's TMEA All-State Orchestra members who will be representing LASA HS at the 2024 TMEA Convention in San Antonio next February! Ram Sivaraman, Sinfonietta Orchestra Violin Vedanth Ramanathan, Philharmonic Orchestra Violin
LASA Raptor Band Wins Sweepstakes for All Three Ensembles
Congratulations to the members of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble on their Superior performances at the Region 18 UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation earlier this month at the AISD Performing Arts Center On Stage, each group performed their own program of three pieces for a panel of three judges, plus our parents and families.
Trumpeter Extraordinaire: Junior, Jax Latham
Jax Latham banded together with five other elite trumpeters across AISD to compete at the National Trumpet Competition in Boulder, CO last week. The ensemble selected their own music, practiced for nearly nine months, and scraped together means for a professional stage recording that earned them an invitation to perform live at the National competition.
Alley Cat Players received Heller Awards Nominations
The cast and crew of LASA's Into the Woods were nominated for five Heller Awards. This awards ceremony will be April 19th at 6:30 at The Long Center.
Full Orchestra Takes Sweepstakes at UIL!
Congratulations to the 2023 Raptor Full Orchestra for earning sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation recently. The ensemble earned straight Division 1 Superior ratings from all six judges, both on the concert and the sight-reading portions of the evaluation.
LASA Sophomore, Vivian Prather, wins 2nd at Nengajo Contest!
Congratulations to LASA Sophomore, Vivian Prather, who won second place in the most artistic category of the Nengajo (New Year's card) contest sponsored by the Japan America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth. Her work was chosen from 113 entries!
Freshman, Liam Harris, receives Scholastic Art Award at Regions
Freshman Liam Harris (LASA ’26) received Scholastic Art Awards at the regional level for his photography and digital art. His photo, “Play It Loud,” received a Gold Key, and will advance to national competition.
History Making All State Choir Results
On Saturday, January 8th, 2023, three LASA Choir students competed in the final round of the TMEA All- State Vocal audition process with an historic outcome! Congratulations to our program's FIRST All State vocalist Beckett Bishop (Bass 2) for making FIRST CHAIR!!! Also, Congratulations to Jett Will (Bass 2) for making 1st alternate.
LASA Junior performs at Carnegie Hall
LASA Junior, Anika Patel, performed a solo at the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall for a winner's recital of the American Protégé International Competition in November. Congratulations, Anika!
AISD Talent Show Winner
Congratulations to LASA junior, Yadira Ramos, whose artwork “Día de Muertos” won in the visual arts category. Terrific job Yadira!
LASA Orchestra Audition for Region Orchestra
This Saturday, the Raptor Orchestra had over 40 students audition for Region Orchestra. We are so proud of their preparation and commitment, and particularly the courage it takes to complete a technically demanding audition in front of your peers. Many of our students will continue to prepare professional level orchestra excerpts in preparation for taping for All-State in late October. Join me in congratulating the following students!
LASA Choir - TMEA Region
LASA Choir students auditioned for the TMEA Region Choir on Saturday, October 8th at Bowie High School. Congratulations to the following students for making Region Choir.