The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference is the world's largest instrumental music education conference, annually drawing approximately 17,000 attendees to Chicago from all 50 states and as many as forty countries. 

A non-profit organization, the Midwest Clinic exists exclusively for educational purposes: to raise the standards of music education;  to improve the methods employed in music education; to develop new teaching techniques; to disseminate to school music teachers, directors, supervisors, and others interested in music education information to assist in their professional work; to examine, analyze and appraise literature dealing with music; to hold clinics, lectures and demonstrations for the betterment of music education; and in general, to assist teachers and others interested in music education in better pursuing their profession.

Mr. Vargas' composition will be performed by the Keller Wind ensemble from Keller, Texas.

The music that is performed at the Midwest Clinic is very carefully selected by each group, which makes it a truly special event for the composers.

It is indeed a great honor for each composer to hear their music performed at the Midwest Clinic, and it is extremely rare for a Hispanic composer to have his music performed at this event. This recognition is similar to someone getting their artwork displayed at the Smithsonian.

Mr. Vargas stated, "I am very honored to represent the city of Eagle Pass and the Eagle Pass Independent School District with my music, and now everyone at the conference will know where I am from."

Mr. Vargas' other accomplishments include a string orchestra composition that is on the Prescribed Music List and band composition, "Luna Y Fuego", that was listed on the Bandworld Top 100 Band Songs of 2020.

Congratulations Mr. Vargas and thank you for being an inspiration to your students and colleagues alike!