CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 A Robstown Early College High School sophomore received a special send-off Tuesday morning as he prepares to make school district history at a prestigious state music concert.<\/p>\n
Christopher Martinez became just the third student in Robstown ISD to qualify for the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir Concert. The last time a district student achieved this honor was in 1987.<\/p>\n
Family, students and staff gathered at the high school to wish Martinez good luck before he heads to San Antonio for Saturday’s choir concert.<\/p>\n
“I feel like it’s an honor. I’m very excited to be putting Robstown’s name out there,” Martinez said.<\/p>\n
The talented sophomore is deeply involved in his school’s music programs, participating in multiple ensembles.<\/p>\n
“Choir to me is my form of expression. I love to sing, music in general. I’m also a drum major in the band, mariachi and in the jazz band,” Martinez said.<\/p>\n
Gerardo Ledesma, Seale Junior High Choir Director, emphasized the significance of Martinez’s achievement.<\/p>\n
“This performance is a source of pride for any student, whether in the choir or the band, because it is a very difficult process,” Ledesma said.<\/p>\n
Martinez will join some of the top student vocalists in Texas at the All-State Choir Concert Saturday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.<\/p>\n
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