BELTON--Holy Trinity's choir and band both placed in the top three at their state contests on April 8-9 in Belton.

The Bella Sona choir, led by choral director Pam Fette, earned 208 points to place third in the TAPPS 2A State Vocal Music contest at First Baptist Church in Belton on Friday. The choir earned division one ratings in large ensemble and sight reading and earned a sweepstakes award. Elizabeth Fetherman earned a division one rating for her solo, and the small ensemble of Regina Cantores earned a one as well.

The Holy Trinity band, led by band director Jennie Miller, earned 34 points, placing third in the TAPPS 2A State Instrumental contest at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton. All of the band members who competed on Saturday earned Division one ratings for their solos.

Congratulations to Chris Walker, trombone; James Aller, trumpet; Luke Engbrock, snare drum; Austin Walker, piano; Mary Lindberg, violin; and David Weisbruch, saxophone.

With the Academic Team's second-place finish on April 2, Holy Trinity has now taken one of the top three spots in three of the TAPPS four fine arts categories--Academics, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. Though it did not place as a team at state, the Art Team earned fourth place at its district meet in March.