2 Klein ISD Intermediate Schools Earn Invitation to Perform on National Stage

KLEIN, TEXAS - The Kleb Intermediate Band and Orchestra, along with the Krimmel Intermediate Band have received coveted invitations to perform at the Music For All National Festival.

To receive an invitation to perform at the festival is to be recognized as one of the Nation's finest scholastic music ensembles.

"It gives me great joy to witness our talented directors and students being recognized at the national level for the incredible work they do here at home in Klein every day," Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown said. "Having our students perform in the Music for All Festival is an outstanding accomplishment for our community. I couldn't be prouder of these remarkable groups and the dedication and care it takes to achieve this level of excellence."

The Music for All National Festival celebrates outstanding musicianship by the Nation's finest high and middle school academic ensembles. It is an integral part of Music for All's mission to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.

Successes like these are a collective effort, involving the unwavering commitment of our students, the collaboration of directors at all levels, and the support of campus and district administration.

"It is beyond exciting to see the success of our intermediate music programs result in not just one invitation to Music for All but THREE! This invitation is another example of a long string of accomplishments demonstrating the quality of music educators and music students in Klein ISD," Klein ISD Director of Fine Arts Frank Chuter said. "We are thrilled and incredibly grateful for Kris McKee and Lilly Arnold (Krimmel Band Directors), Chris Gonzales and Ryan Lancaster (Kleb Band Directors), and Alexandra Jackson and Nathan Lange (Kleb Orchestra Directors). To have these three ensembles represent Klein ISD on a national stage is a huge honor!"

While the Music For All Festival is non-competitive, students are afforded the opportunity for feedback and evaluation following their performances. This non-competitive nature ensures that the students can perform without the stress of competition. In addition, high school musicians participating in the festival have the opportunity to audition for Music For All's National Honors ensembles.

Congratulations to this group of outstanding student musicians and leaders for displaying such an outstanding level of excellence. Your Klein Family is so proud of what you all have accomplished, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication and hard work!