1st Annual HISD String Orchestra Festival
LanierMiddle School was the site of the 1st Annual HISD String Orchestra Festival, Thursday, May 8, 2008.
The Parker Elementary Performing Cellos walked away with the Most Outstanding Group "Sweepstakes" Award at the 1st Annual Houston ISD String Orchestra Festival.

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Front row: Kristine Souknary, Kathryn King, Nicholas Perkyns, Nia Prince Mallory Miller

Back row: Ali Medjaouri, William Huff, Yasin Medjaouri, Evan Iglehart, Miryam Rooney

Not pictured:  Malcolm Gifford-Weaver

Congratulations to all of the participating groups. 

The following eight groups performed at the festival:

1.    Crockett String Orchestra
Ana Melendez, Director
Elida Troutman, Principal 

2. Energized for Excellence Chamber Orchestra           
Vera Nji, Director
Lois Bullock, Principal

3. Longfellow Chamber Orchestra
Mindy Snow, Director
Thomas O’Neill, Principal

4. Lovett Concert Orchestra
Jack Bevil, Director
Susan Monaghan, Principal

5. MacGregor Chamber Ensemble
Kim Hatton, Director     
Patricia Allen, Principal

6. Parker Performing Cellos
Lisa Vosdoganes, Director
Carol Selig, Principal

7. Project GRAD/Davis Feeder Honor Chamber Orchestra
Laura Lucas, Director
Kerry Hamilton, Principal -Jefferson, Robert Pollock, Principal - Looscan, Amelia Aguilar, Principal - Sherman

8. Project GRAD/Davis Feeder Advanced Orchestra
Laura Lucas, Director
Kerry Hamilton, Principal - Jefferson, Robert Pollock, Principal - Looscan, Amelia Aguilar, Principal - Sherman