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2018 TBA Prestigious Honors

George Jones Julianne Romeo
Lifetime Administrator Achievement Music Industry Award
Raised in Illinois, George W. Jones was While attending Northwestern
mentored by the original “Leader of the University as a piano performance major,
Band,” Lawrence Fogelberg who was Julianne Romeo had the “eye opening”
immortalized in song by his son, Dan. experience of working with one of the
Following graduation from Illinois first full electronic music labs in the
Wesleyan University, he was offered a full scholarship to country. After graduation, she toured for awhile with her
attend Southern Methodist University, where he served as the two sisters and then began teaching private lessons at
Graduate Assistant Conductor of the Wind Ensemble under Murphy’s Music where she first helped demonstrate (and
the legendary Howard Dunn who he credits with teaching him later sell) new synthesizers and technology. In 1993 Julie was
the “Texas way” of doing things. In 1977, George began his hired by Brook Mays Music and exhibited at her first TBA
career with Garland ISD: first at Memorial MS, then 13 years convention in 1994. During her 15 years at Brook Mays,
at Lakeview Centennial HS, followed by serving as the first she facilitated hundreds of workshops and clinics across
band director at Rowlett HS where he wrote the school’s Alma the country. Julie also served on the Advisory Board of the
Mater and Fight Song. In 1997, he was appointed Director of College Music Society and TI:ME, Technology Institute of
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and remains in that role Music Educators. In 2000, she became the Vice President of
as a constant advocate for the arts in education. He has served Market Development for Brook Mays Music. Julie’s passion
as the chairman of the Metroplex Music Supervisors as well for music and technology led to the start of Romeo Music in
as President of the Texas Music Administrators Conference. August 2006. The company has grown and continues to add
In 2012, he was named the TMAC Music Administrator of staff to service the music education community and provide
the Year. He is an active member of TMEA, TBA, TMAA, and innovative technology, products, and solutions accompanied
Phi Beta Mu-Alpha Chapter. George is a Lifetime Member of by thoughtful, personalized service for dedicated educators
the PTA and has conducted the Richardson Community Band at all levels.
for 34 years.

Lopez High School, Brownsville Henry Middle School, Leander ISD
Exemplary High School Band Exemplary Middle School Band
George Trevino, Director Robert Herrings, Director
Since the school opened in 1993, The band program at Henry Middle
the Lopez High School band program School serves more than 330 students.
has had numerous individual and Since the school opened in 2002, the
ensemble achievements including Artie Henry bands have been consistent
several representatives in the TMEA All-State performing UIL Sweepstakes winners, and have been well-represented
organizations. The Lobo Marching Band performs at all at Solo and Ensemble contest, TMEA All-Region Band
football games and numerous contests, advancing to the and Region Orchestra auditions. The HMS Band Program
UIL 4A and 5A State Marching Contest eight times and has was named the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Texas Class CCC
been a state finalist twice. Concert and Symphonic bands Honor Band. Other honors include the John Philip Sousa
enjoy a long history of high marks at UIL competitions. The Foundation Sudler Silver Cup Award and Texas Chapter of
Lopez Indoor Drumline and Color Guard have competed in the American School Band Director’s Association Outstanding
the Texas Educational Color Guard Association contests and Band Program Award. The bands have received invitations to
have ranked consistently in the top three in their division. play at Western International Band Clinic, The Midwest Clinic,
The Winter Guard took the state championship three times. and the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. To
Lopez HS band students also have the opportunity to take
classes in piano, guitar, choir, mariachi and music theory. improve their individual skills and musicianship, all students
They are strongly encouraged to participate in the TMEA in the HMS Band program attend weekly section rehearsals,
region audition process. The Lopez band staff believes that by and many students take advantage of the opportunity for
learning the various aspects of solo performance techniques, private lessons through the LISD Private Lesson Program.
the student’s musical foundation will be strengthened.

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