Tanner Hawkins, 12th Grade, Cornet/Trumpet, San Saba High School was nominated by Band Director Brian Sours to receive the Texas Music Scholars Award. Tanner has been selected by the awards committee to receive the award at an awards banquet on May 1, 2012.Students are nominated by their directors and the award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs.Last year fewer than 1,500 students were named as Texas Music Scholar.The award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship and citizenship in their school and community during the 2010-2011 school year.The Texas Music Educators Association, headquartered in Austin, Texas is an association of over 10,000 music teachers whose goals are to support music education in Texas, provide professional growth opportunities for educators, foster public support for music in schools and offer quality musical experiences for students.