Ten FHS Band students were selected to the Texas 4A All-State Band and 5A All-State Bands following auditions held at Lamar University on Saturday, January 7. 
           Earning membership in the 4A All-State Band were Rikki Patrick (Flute),  Meghan Vickery (Eb Clarinet), Chris Chao (Clarinet), and Natalie Merino (French Horn).
           Earning membership in the 5A All-State Band were Laura Bradley (Clarinet), Michael Pollack (Tenor Sax), Brandon Goddard (French Horn), Zach Cocceti (Tuba), Daniel Du (Percussion), and Blake Disiere (Percussion). 
           This was the second time for Laura Bradley, Michael Pollack, Brandon Goddard, Zach Cocceti, and Daniel Du to make All-State.
           This is the fourth time for Blake Disiere to make All-State.
           Only 6 percussionists since 1971 have made All-State 4 years in a row. Disiere is the fourth Friendswood Band student to make All-State four times.
           These students will be performing at the Texas Music Educators Association convention on February 8 - 11 in San Antonio.
           Band Director is Greg Dick.