From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Alumni and Family Relations: Affirming the gifts has been a mission of Brook Hill since its inception.  Whether the gifts are in academics, athletics or the arts, we have offered programs to allow our students to challenge their potential in the area in which they are most gifted.  Noah Claytor, ’07, and Andrea Reason, ’03, both took full advantage of the orchestra program at Brook Hill and are now using their gifts to challenge others.  Noah is the orchestra conductor for Pasadena Memorial High School outside of Houston and was named the teacher of the year during his first year.  He finished this year with a concert including the theme from Star Wars.

Conductor Sarah Reason

The East Texas Youth Orchestra just posted this press release on Facebook:

“Introducing the new conductor of ETYO’s Philharmonic Orchestra: Ms Sarah Reason!!!!
Sarah Reason is currently the orchestra director for Boulter and Dogan Middle Schools in Tyler ISD. Previously, Reason taught for five years in Abilene, TX at Mann Middle School where her orchestras earned sweepstakes. During her time in Abilene, she worked closely with the nationally renown ensemble, “Revolution Strings,”under its director, Darcy Radcliffe. Reason is an accomplished violinist who plays with regional orchestras including, most recently, the Longview Symphony Orchestra. Reason received her bachelor in music education from Hardin-Simmons University.
Welcome, Ms Reason!!”