HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIRS

Performer Details

Performer Bio Synopsis

Hebron High School has several free-standing chamber choirs designed to supplement and enrich the large ensemble and daily classroom musical experiences of Hebron Band members. These choirs are the Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, and Double Reeds. Membership is audition based and not limited to grade level. The ten to thirty member ensembles perform with rotating seating and instrument assignment. Students regularly learn and perform on the extended family of instruments associated with their choir. Chamber recital performances include a variety of musical selections ranging from classical to pop and feature guest soloists and student conductors. The Hebron High School Clarinet Choir performed at the 63rd Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2009.

HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIRS

Conductor's Bio

Andy Sealy is in his eleventh year as Director of Bands at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas. Under his direction, the Hebron High School Band is a consistent Texas UIL Sweepstakes Winner, Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist, and “Best in Class” Award Winner. The Hebron High School Wind Symphony was recognized as the Texas Music Educators Association 5A Honor Band for 2010-2011 and performed in February 2011 at the TMEA Convention/Clinic. The Hebron Wind Symphony also performed at the 64th Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago in 2010. The Hebron Wind Symphony was awarded the prestigious Sudler Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in the Spring of 2012. The Hebron High School Marching Band has earned five appearances in the UIL Texas State Marching Contest; including top ten finishes in 2008, 2010, and 2012. The Hebron High School Marching Band received the Sudler Shield in the Spring of 2011. In 2009 Hebron High School Clarinet Choir performed at the 63rd Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic as a feature chamber music ensemble. Andy is a graduate of Texas Tech University and began his teaching career as Middle School Band Director and High School Assistant Director in Iraan. Later he was an Assistant Band Director and Junior High Band Director in Monahans. Prior to coming to the Hebron High School, Andy served as Director of Bands at Monterey High School in Lubbock and at Randall High School in Amarillo. Andy is a frequent adjudicator and clinician. He maintains professional affiliations with the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, the International Clarinet Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He currently serves as the TMEA Region Band Division Vice-President. Andy has been privileged to serve TMEA previously as Region 24 Band Chair, Region 1 President, Region 16 Jazz Chair, All-State Band Organizer in 2003 and 2005, and Stage Manager for the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention 2008-2010 and also on the UIL Music Advisory Committee. Andy is happily married to Karen for 18 years. Karen is an administrator in the Division of Learning and Teaching for the Lewisville Independent School District. Karen and Andy reside in Frisco.