
April 15, 2026
AMAZING TALENT!
Mae O’Brien, a sixth-grade student at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, has received several achievements in piano competitions.
Most recently, Mae participated Great Composers Competition ( European) international online music competition and was awarded:
First Prize in the German and Austrian music category
Second Prize in the Eastern European music category
In addition, over the past couple of months, she has earned:
Two First Place awards in the Lubbock Music Teachers Association piano competitions
Two “Superior” ratings at the National Federation of Music Clubs District Festival
Second Place (middle school division) at the Texas Tech University piano Festival with 300 dollar scholarship.
We love to see our Warriors finding opportunities to challenge themselves, to showcase their talents, and to go above and beyond! Way to go, Mae! Shout out to her teacher, Mrs. Spitsberg, for supporting her through this journey. We are so proud!
Mae O’Brien, a sixth-grade student at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, has received several achievements in piano competitions.
Most recently, Mae participated Great Composers Competition ( European) international online music competition and was awarded:
First Prize in the German and Austrian music category
Second Prize in the Eastern European music category
In addition, over the past couple of months, she has earned:
Two First Place awards in the Lubbock Music Teachers Association piano competitions
Two “Superior” ratings at the National Federation of Music Clubs District Festival
Second Place (middle school division) at the Texas Tech University piano Festival with 300 dollar scholarship.
We love to see our Warriors finding opportunities to challenge themselves, to showcase their talents, and to go above and beyond! Way to go, Mae! Shout out to her teacher, Mrs. Spitsberg, for supporting her through this journey. We are so proud!


