Anthony Arias qualified for the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-State Jazz Band. Arias has been in the Fredericksburg High School Jazz Band for the past three years. He was also a featured soloist in the 2023 marching band’s show, “Emerald State of Mind.” He is currently a trumpet section leader for the FHS Band. Arias, left, is pictured with FHS Jazz Band Director Jeremy Kindla. – Submitted photo