Natalie Piedra, an eighth grader at TMI Episcopal, earned a spot in the Texas Music Educators (TMEA) Regional Philharmonic Orchestra at the Region 29 auditions, held Nov. 2 at Zachry Middle School.

Piedra, a violinist, will represent TMI in a regional orchestra concert to be held Dec. 14 at Harlan High School.

Founded in 1920, TMEA is an organization of more than 12,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education.