Senior Anthony Amaro has been playing trumpet in the A+ Academy Knight Band for 8 years now and has served as the Marching Band Co-Captain as a Freshmen and Captain for the last 3 years. In addition to his leadership position in the band, Anthony has also earned 2 medals for Superior ratings at UIL Solo and Ensemble. He was also selected 3 times by audition to play in the ATSSB All-Region Honor Concert Band. Also, because of his high ranking audition score at Region Honor Band, he was selected to audition at ATSSB Area Band where he earned a ranking of 13th trumpet player in Area! Anthony holds the distinct honor of being the first band member in the history of the A+ Academy Secondary band to achieve the Area level. Anthony plans to earn a Music Education degree in College and return to A+ Academy Secondary to continue to lead the band as the Band Director!
The mission of A+ Charter Schools, the premier transformational schools of choice in Southeast Dallas County, are to develop responsible, self-sufficient citizens who are aware of their unique potential, and to inspire all stakeholders to set and obtain high goals through innovative technology and individualized educational programs, emphasizing traditional family values.
