Nacogdoches ISD will hold its district fine arts showcase on Saturday, April 12, at Nacogdoches High School. All visual, performance, music and theater arts will be on display ranging from elementary to high school. Visual arts projects will be on display 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the NHS main commons. Performances of band, choir, dance and theater will take place in the NHS auditorium.
DISTRICT ART SHOW
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nacogdoches High School Main Commons
Quality visual art instruction is provided for our students from Pre-K through 12th grade levels. General courses are taught on the PreK/elementary and middle school campuses which lead to more specialized offerings such as ceramics, sculpture, and more in high school. *Art Teachers: Amanda Abbott (Nacogdoches High School), Maranda Marshall (NHS), Luke Russell (NHS), Jamien Phillips (McMichael Middle School), Sarah Scott (McMichael), Jeremey Farr (Thomas J. Rusk), Molly Stanfill (Mike Moses), Tanya San Nicholas (Raguet), Susan Allman (Emeline Carpenter), Tonya Huss (Brooks-Quinn-Jones), and Mark Wallace (Fredonia Early Childhood Center)
ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM
Elementary Music: 10 a.m.
The Elementary Honor Choir consists of general music students from each of the district’s elementary schools. We celebrate the opportunity for students to come together and collaborate in making beautiful music! General music courses are provided to all students at the Pre-K/elementary levels which leads to more specialized offerings such as band and choir on secondary campuses.
Elementary Music Teachers: Alice Codieck (Thomas J. Rusk), Katelyn Price (Mike Moses), Claudia Sifuentes (Raguet), Susannah Holmes (Brooks-Quinn-Jones), Frances Teal (Emeline Carpenter), and Holli Vilseck (Fredonia).
SFA Music Preparatory Division (Partnership): 10:30 a.m.
The SFA Preparatory Division has a rich history of offering instructions to children and adults within the Nacogdoches community. Its mission is to provide an accessible and inclusive community center of music education that fosters the creative growth of individuals, inspires passion and creativity, and promotes excellence and well-being in our greater community. The Prep School partners with NISD to offer teacher-selected fourth- and fifth-grade students after-school string lessons.
Division Director: Alba Madrid (SFASU)
Choir Department: 11 a.m.
With an emphasis on school pride and unity, NISD Choirs are built on developing choral skills, student leadership, teamwork, communication, independence, and dedication. The main objective for all members of the choir program is the discovery of music and vocal techniques through preparation and performance of quality choral literature. Choral courses are offered from 6th -12th grade.
Choir Directors: David Brewer (NHS), Aaron Dominguez (McMichael)
Theatre Department: 11:30 a.m.
The Theatre program introduces our students to all aspects of the theatre by providing a strong foundation of historical and dramatic literature, acting, technical/production areas, and design. Theatre courses are available from the 6th through 12th grade.
Theatre Teachers: Victoria Perry (NHS), Grace Montes (NHS), Victoria Langford (McMichael-Courses), Kaitlyn Stockholm (McMichael-OAP), and Aaron Dominguez (McMichael-OAP Asst.)
Dance Department: Noon
Our dance program aims to not only provide our students with dance, choreography, and performance skills, but to educate everyone to become self-motivated, competent, and life-long learners equipped for the challenges of a competitive, diverse, and ever-changing society. Dance courses and organizations are offered at secondary level.
Dance Teachers: Lisa Fuller and Bailey Jo Davis (NHS Dragonettes), Laura Hairston and Lynne Bryan (NHS Cheerleaders), Grace Montes (NHS Dance), Victoria Langford and Danajiah Dunn (McMichael Drill Team), Suzanna Houston (McMichael Cheerleaders), and Victoria Langford (McMichael Dance)
Band Department: 12:30 p.m.
The Band program begins in the sixth grade with an introduction of instrumental music fundamentals and continues through the 12th grade concluding with a full curriculum of concert and marching instruction.
Band Directors: Jacob Weems (Director of Bands), Rachel Grant (NHS-Asst.), Robbie Belk (NHS-Asst.), Crystal Bradsher (McMichael Head Band Director), Jessica White (McMichael-Asst.), Troy Beam (Asst. Director), and Blake Watson (Asst. Director)