2010 Texas Music Educators Association : Lake Jackson Intermediate Men's Choir, Friendswood Jr. High School Varsity Treble Choir & Cook Middle School Advanced Girls Choir

The Lake Jackson Intermediate Men's Choir presents a captivating journey through a diverse range of choral music on their album released in 2013. This 55-minute collection, recorded under the Mark Records label, showcases the choir's versatility and skill, featuring both classical and contemporary pieces that span various genres and styles.

The album opens with a traditional Spanish piece, "Canto del Agua," arranged by D. Hill, followed by a spiritual, "Steal Away," arranged by B. Siltman. The choir then moves on to a setting of John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever," before presenting "African Noel," a Christmas carol arranged by V. C. Johnson. A highlight of the album is the choir's rendition of the famous chorale from Bach's cantata BWV 147, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," arranged by B. Siltman.

The Lake Jackson Intermediate Men's Choir also tackles more contemporary pieces, such as "Find the Cost of Freedom" and "Hold On," arranged by K. Berg. They also pay tribute to American folk music with "Pick a Bale of Cotton," arranged by C. Terhune, and "Going to Boston," arranged by J. Campbell. The album also features works by Mozart, with the choir performing an arrangement of "Ave verum corpus" by R. Robinson.

Throughout the album, the choir demonstrates a remarkable ability to convey the emotional depth and technical complexity of each piece. The Lake Jackson Intermediate Men's Choir's performance is a testament to their dedication and artistry, making this album a delightful exploration of choral music.