CCISD PRESS RELEASE

Clear Creek Independent School District

Office of Public Information

2425 East Main Street

League City, Texas 77573

Contact:  Carrie Ann Taylor

Public Information Coordinator

(281) 284-0020

cataylor@ccisd.net

Dec. 5, 2005

PR-2229

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CLHS Orchestra Invited to Carnegie Hall

League City, TEXAS-The Clear Lake High School orchestra has been invited to perform in New York City's prestigious Carnegie Hall. Their performance is scheduled for April 2006.

The invitation to perform has been extended to only four high school orchestras in the United States. Orchestras are selected based on achievements and recordings of previous concerts. Clear Lake High School's music program has been named a 2005 GRAMMY Signature School and the orchestra program continues to be ranked among the top 10 orchestra programs in the state of Texas by the Texas Music Educator's Association.

To support the orchestra's fundraising endeavors contact Bryan Bufaloe, orchestra director, by calling (281) 226-7963.

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