SFA School of Music Alumni

Congratulations to Rolando Rivera, BM ‘23!

Congratulations to Rolando RIvera, Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School W.A. Meacham Middle School Mariachi Director, who was named a Yamaha Music USA "40 Under 40" music educator! He is one of three Texas educators selected for this honor. More information can be found here: https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2026/rivera-rolando/ Fort Worth ISD

Congratulations to Maiya Williams, BM ‘21!

Meet our 54th Annual Competition Finalists! You can hear our finalists perform on Friday February 20th at 4PM in Merkin Hall

Tickets are available at this link: https://tickets.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/6169/6170

What an incredible evening! Thank you to all of the alumni who joined us. Safe travels today and tomorrow. We’re already brainstorming for next year’s TMEA!

Congratulations to Cedar Park Middle School on their designation as this years 3C Honor Middle School Band! Michelle Kim, BM ‘20 is one of their associate band directors.

Our Symphonic Band has earned the incredible honor of performing at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention as a State Championship Honor Band — one of the highest recognitions a middle school band can achieve in the state of Texas.

They will take the stage in front of 40,000+ music educators from across the country, showcasing the excellence, dedication, and artistry of our students while representing Cedar Park Middle School, Leander ISD, and the City of Cedar Park.

This achievement reflects months of hard work, commitment, and musical growth, and places our students among the very best in Texas. We could not be prouder of the way they are carrying our Leopard Pride onto a national stage. 🐆♥️🖤

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🌲 The Lumberjack Legacy 🌲
SFA Alumni are making their mark at TMEA 2026! We’re proud to celebrate the sessions and presentations featuring our Lumberjacks.
Best of luck to our alumni and their co-presenters!
Did we miss you? DM us if you’re an SFA alum presenting or co-presenting. 💜

🎶 Calling all SFA Alumni Music Educators! 🎶
We can’t wait to see you at TMEA in San Antonio this week!
📍 SFA Alumni Reception
🗓 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
🍹 Casa Rio
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Reconnect, celebrate, and represent SFA—we’ll see you soon! 💜🎺

🎶 Calling SFA music alumni and educators!

Join us in San Antonio during the Texas Music Educators Association Conference for an informal gathering focused on connection, conversation, and support for the SFA School of Music. Reconnect with colleagues, share memories, and celebrate the SFA music community. 💜

📍 Casa Rio, San Antonio
📅 February 13 | 9:30–11:30 p.m.

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