The Foundation for Music Excellence has notified the Grand Prairie ISD that the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Singers, under the direction of Joel Duarte and Candace Maughan, has been selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Choral Honors Project.
The Mark of Excellence is a competition, entered by recordings, and the top quarter are selected as National Winners. This year, 145 ensembles from across the nation, entered the competition. To date, the project has received entries from 38 states.
“This year’s entries were amazing, with stunning performances,” said Managing Director Rick Yancey. “These young students perform incredibly well, and that is a testament to their talent, training, and wonderful teachers.”
For more information, please contact Sam Buchmeyer, Public Information Officer, at sam.buchmeyer@gpisd.org or by phone at (972) 237-5380.
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