Breadcrumb Navigation

Fine Arts

Mariachi Vaqueros

Arlington ISD couple leads Mariachi Vaqueros

October 14, 2024
Posted in ,

Mariachi Vaqueros a legacy of Sam Houston HS’ mariachi program Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for many to celebrate their cultural traditions with loved ones. For one Arlington ISD couple, it’s an opportunity to share the vibrant sounds of mariachi music with the world.  Albert and Beatriz Becerra — an assistant principal at Speer…

Read More about Arlington ISD couple leads Mariachi Vaqueros.
Hispanic Heritage Month

Students create art to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High

October 7, 2024
Posted in , , ,

All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…

Read More about Students create art to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High.
Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza

Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza returns to UTA’s Maverick Stadium

September 12, 2024
Posted in ,

Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is free The Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is returning to UT Arlington’s Maverick Stadium for the first time since 2019. Plus, it’s free for the first time ever! Parking is free, too. With performances from the marching bands of all six Arlington ISD traditional high schools along with UTA’s marching band,…

Read More about Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza returns to UTA’s Maverick Stadium.
needham - Craig Needham, new Arlington ISD assistant director of fine arts - performing arts

Craig Needham named assistant director of fine arts – performing arts

May 22, 2024
Posted in ,

Needham is past president of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association Craig Needham is the new assistant director of fine arts – performing arts for the Arlington ISD. Needham was the director of orchestras at Richardson Berkner High School for 16 years and has spent the last three years as the orchestra director at McKinney Boyd…

Read More about Craig Needham named assistant director of fine arts – performing arts.
painting - Keira Cloud

Art student’s painting featured on cover of art education newsletter

February 22, 2024
Posted in , ,

Keira Cloud’s painting evokes nostalgia For Arlington High School junior Keira Cloud, her passion for art goes beyond the classroom.   “She puts in 100%, she’s all-in,” said Arlington High School art teacher Michelle Justice.   That’s why her artwork goes beyond the classroom, too.  As the artist featured on the cover of the 2024 Winter…

Read More about Art student’s painting featured on cover of art education newsletter.
Corey Cub Chorus

Corey Cub Chorus to perform at music educators convention

February 6, 2024
Posted in ,

Corey chorus performance will honor teachers Prepping since September, the Corey Cub Chorus from Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language is almost ready to take the stage at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) convention this week.  But it all started back in July when Corey’s music teacher, Felipe Rosales, submitted a recording…

Read More about Corey Cub Chorus to perform at music educators convention.
Cowboys legend DeMarcus Ware visits art class

DeMarcus Ware surprises art class with Cowboys tickets

November 17, 2023
Posted in ,

Cowboys and Pepsi donate $5,000 to art program Football and art go together. At least that’s what Dallas Cowboys legend DeMarcus Ware said. And he proved it Wednesday when he showed up to the Arlington ISD’s Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts. He walked into the Art IV class and surprised all…

Read More about DeMarcus Ware surprises art class with Cowboys tickets.
orchestra - TMEA region 5 orchestra concert in 2022

Arlington ISD junior high students earn nearly half of regional orchestra seats

November 1, 2023
Posted in , ,

TMEA orchestra concert is at I.M. Terrell Academy in Fort Worth The Texas Music Educators Association Region 5 Orchestra concert this Saturday, Nov. 4, will have a decidedly Arlington feel. That’s because nearly half of the 226 orchestra members hail from Arlington ISD junior high schools. Arlington ISD is one of five participating districts, along…

Read More about Arlington ISD junior high students earn nearly half of regional orchestra seats.
Jones - Arlington Jones visits students at the CVPA

Arlington Jones brings art of improvisation to students at the CVPA

October 31, 2023
Posted in ,

Jones is a classical jazz pianist and Steinway Artist When you hear the word improv, you might think of comedy. But Arlington Jones’ masterclass on improvisation last week at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) wasn’t about being funny. But it sure was fun. Jones, a classical jazz pianist and…

Read More about Arlington Jones brings art of improvisation to students at the CVPA.
ensembles - Music for All National Festival

Lamar High School wind and percussion ensembles invited to national music festival

October 18, 2023
Posted in ,

Lamar’s ensembles two of only 45 selected from across the country Lamar High School’s wind ensemble will have some company when it heads to a prestigious national festival in March. That’s because the Lamar percussion ensemble was selected to participate, too. Both ensembles will be headed to Indianapolis to perform at the 2024 Music for…

Read More about Lamar High School wind and percussion ensembles invited to national music festival.