obstown Early College High School choir students Cristopher Martinez-Brooks and Elijah Garcia represented Robstown ISD at the Texas Music Educators Association Small School Area (South) auditions on January 10, 2026, held at A.C. Jones High School. The students competed against 18 bass singers from schools across South Texas, including Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, performing advanced musical selections and a challenging sight-reading exercise with limited preparation time.
Elijah Garcia earned 9th chair, placing him in the top 50 percent of competitors. Cristopher Martinez-Brooks earned 4th chair, placing him in the top 25 percent and securing a position in the TMEA Small School All-State Choir, a prestigious statewide honor. Cristopher will perform with the All-State Choir at the TMEA Convention on February 14, 2026, in San Antonio.
Robstown ISD extends its congratulations to both students and thanks Mr. Peppard, RECHS Choir Director, for his dedication to preparing and supporting student excellence.