Fine Arts Vision The vision of Northwest ISD fine arts is to be the premier school district in the state of Texas for the visual and performing arts.
● Northwest ISD is committed to providing every student with the highest level of instruction in the visual and performing arts. ● The comprehensive fine arts program includes studies in the areas of Art, Band, Cheerleading, Choir, Color/Winter Guard, Dance, Debate, Elementary Music, Music Theory, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Speech and Theatre. ● 175 teachers serving more than 23,000 students who receive instruction in the fine arts each week.
Visual/Performing Arts Enrollment 3000 2500 2000 Band Choir 1500 Orchestra Theatre 1000 Art 500 0 2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Students Currently Enrolled in One or More Fine Arts Class Grades 6-12 10,610 Students 76% of Secondary Student Population 90% 90% 90% 89% 89% 87% 90% 80% 70% 50% 46% 49% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Total Program Numbers Grades 6-12 ● Art - 2591 11,515 Students ● Band - 2269 ● Cheer - 328 ● Choir - 2401 ● Dance - 523 ● Debate - 96 ● Orchestra - 1317 ● Theatre - 1990 Choir Band Theatre 20% 25% 1% Orchestra Dance 2% 20% Cheer 4% 12% Debate 16% Art
District-Wide Showcase Events Middle School Band Middle School Orchestra Middle School Musical 6 th Grade Choral Festival 5 th Grade Northwest Children’s Chorus High School Marching Showcase Middle School Cheer Camp Middle School Dance Showcase Middle School Color/Winter guard Showcase District Art Show District Jazz Band
2019-2020 Musicals Middle School – Frozen Jr. Byron Nelson – Beauty and the Beast Eaton – The Little Mermaid Northwest – White Christmas More than 7,500 in attendance
Highlights of Program Accomplishments ● Northwest ISD named to national Best Communities for Music Education list for 12 th consecutive year ● District fine arts programs received more than $600,000 in grants in ten-year span ● All music programs that participated in UIL earned at least one Sweepstakes rating ● 327 students selected to 2019 band, choir or orchestra all-region process ● Eight art students advanced to TAEA State VASE event ● Byron Nelson cheer ranked 2 nd and Eaton High School ranked 3 rd at the UIL 6A Cheer Competition ● Northwest theatre advances to UIL 5A Region I One-Act Play Meet ● Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest bands earn Division 1 ratings from all judges at UIL Region 2 Marching Band Contest ● Second Northwest ISD middle school dance team performed a district-wide showcase ● Byron Nelson and Northwest nominated for Best Musical at the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards ● Summer enrichment program served more than 400 students ● The Dazzlers, Sapphires, and Sidekicks each performed in a state or national competition, earning top marks including two Grand Championships
Music for All Competition Winner Wilson Middle School Wind Ensemble
$4.5 Million Dollars
NISD Fine Arts in the Community Conventions, nursing homes, food drives, community events, local stores, school plays, musicals, parades, games and concerts
Online Learning Opportunities during Corona ● www.nisdtx.org/fineartscoronavirus - provides continuous updates through FAQ’s, videos, links, pertinent information ● Collaborative performances through Zoom, videos ● Online banquets through Zoom, videos ● Online senior recognition and honoring scholarship recipients ● www.nisdtx.org/finearts6thgradeinformation - provides information and videos for students choosing an instrument in 6 th grade ● Online drill/cheer tryouts ● Online program auditions
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