NISD high school art students dominated the regional competition of the Visual Arts Scholastic Education State Art Contest (VASE). Northside qualified 45 students for the state contest; 7 more students than runners-up LaVernia or Northeast. Congrats to NISD high school art students and their great teachers. Best of luck at state contest!

2nd Annual Middle School Theatre Festival Storms the Stage!

Congratulations to each middle school theatre department for outstanding productions presented on Saturday, February 7 at the 2nd Annual NISD Middle School Theatre Festival.  Students and instructors presented a variety of shows reflecting quality theatre TEKS applications.  HS theatre instructors provided critiques and assessments for each production.

NISD appreciates the efforts of Warren Theatre Directors David Nanny and Cody Eoff for hosting the event.  The festival was organized and coordinated by Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez, NISD Dance/Theatre Supervisor.

Congratulations to the Linked Festival Winners

“Fine Arts Teachers SOAR during Educator of The Year Nominations!”

Once again, NISD fine arts instructors lead the way in being selected by their campus colleagues for outstanding and innovative teaching.  Their efforts have resulted in campus nominations for Educator of the Year Awards.  Congratulations to all of our campus nominees and good luck as you pursue district selection.  All of you rock!

Fine Arts Educator of the Year Nominees include:

Martha Noblett                                     Music                                       Ott Elem
Annie Salazar                                       Visual Art                                 Elrod Elem
Theresa Yasger                                    Visual Art                                 Rawlinson MS
Jim Cain                                               Band                                        Stevenson MS
Richelle Molina Hurdelbrink                    Band                                        Anson Jones MS
Margaret Sgarlata                                 Theatre                                     Jordan MS
David Nanny                                        Theatre                                     Warren HS
Mandy Muniz                                     Theatre                                     Brandeis HS

First Year Fine Arts Educator of the Year nominations include: 

Jennifer Hershberger                             Music                                       Scarborough Elem
Carrie Lewis                                         Music                                       Steubing Elem

Orchestra
February, 2009

NISD Orchestra  Instructor Recognized by Texas Chapter of ASTA

Congratulations to Jennifer Garcia-Hettinger, Connally MS Orchestra Director, for being selected as the Marjorie Keller Young Teacher of the Year Recipient for the Texas Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.  Jennifer is an accomplished violinist, professional educator and performer, and is recognized by her state colleagues for exemplary teaching strategies. 

All-State Musicians Named!

The following NISD students were named to the prestigious All-State Organizations 2009, sponsored by Texas Music Educators Association.. They will also be performing at the TMEA convention in February in San Antonio.

Band- (Jazz Band)
December, 2008

NISD Texas All-State Jazz Selection!

O’Connor HS junior Michael S. was selected as the jazz pianist for the Texas Music Educators’ Association All-State Jazz Ensemble. Only one jazz pianist in Texas is selected to this position in the jazz ensemble. Michael will perform at the TMEA convention in February, 2009 in San Antonio. Jazz instructor is Roland Sandoval.

Orchestra-
December, 2008

NISD Texas All-State String Orchestra Selections!

The following NISD string students have been selected to Texas Music Educators’ Association All-State Orchestra and will perform in concert at the February 2009 TMEA Convention in San Antonio.

Peter M. – sophomore cellist / Clark HS / Instructor: Teresa Nguyen
Angela J. – Junior violinist / Brandeis HS / Instructor: Kevin Garcia-Hettinger
Sharon K. – Senior violinist / Health Careers HS / Instructor: Cathy Logan
Julian T. – Senior violinist / Jay HS / Instructor: Armando Rivera

Band- (Marching Band)
December, 2008

Northside marching bands successfully completed the 2008 UIL marching season in grand style. Holmes HS received an award of “Excellence.” Clark, Taft, Jay, Marshall, OConnor, Stevens, and Warren HS received a “Superior” rating and qualified for Area G Marching Contest. Jay and OConnor HS reached the finals of the Area G Marching Contest. OConnor HS placed 5th in Area G competition and qualified for the Texas State Marching Contest. Congrats to all NISD bands for a great marching season!

Visual Arts- All levels
October 2008

Grand Prize Winner
 "Artistic PAWS in the Melody"
Daniella  – Elrod Elementary
Ann E. Salazar – Art Specialist

To view poster made from art piece, hover your cursor over the art.
Poster using winning art designed by David Sanchez, NISD graphic artist.

Los Leones Publicity Contest Winners Picked from 288 Pieces of Artwork

What a super contest!!  It was an extremely difficult task for the judging committee; the quality of the artwork and the participation at this early date in the year was amazing!  The Los Leones Judging Committee judged 288 total pieces of artwork Wednesday, 10-08-08. This very diligent committee carefully viewed and judged every piece.  Northside teachers, you and your kids are true winners!  Thanks, teachers for making this opportunity available to your students and for working with them in so many diversified ways TO MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR THE STUDENTS!  The Los Leones Arts Festival in Leon Valley is open to the public on Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Congratulations to Grand Prize winner Daniella and other Northside students and teachers – our winners in the 2008-2009 Los Leones Publicity Contest. Click here to view other Los Leones Winners........

Secondary Art -
March, 2008

Gold Seal Award Winners

by Drew - JMHS

by Jake - CHS

by Kristy - JMHS

Band
November, 2007

NISD Bands Strut Their Stuff!!!! 

On October 20, 2007, the marching bands from Tom C. Clark, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John Jay, John Marshall, Sandra Day O’Connor, John Paul Stevens, and Earl Warren High School each received a SUPERIOR RATING in The University Interscholastic League Region XI Marching Contest.
 
This Division I rating is based on assessment criterion that have served the State of Texas for over 75 years.  NISD is very proud to have 100% of their high school marching bands perform above the state level of excellence as outlined by The University Interscholastic League. Congratulations to all students and directors involved for their hard work and high level of excellence. 

Band-
November, 2007

NISD All-State Jazz Selection

Congratulations to Justin Crow, senior jazz trumpet student at O’Connor HS, for being selected to the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Jazz Ensemble.  Selection to this ensemble is very elite, with only 20 students chosen.  Justin will perform in the Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble during the Texas Music Educators Association Conference to be held in February, 2008 in San Antonio.

NISD All-State String Selections

Congratulations to the following students for selection to one of the Texas Music Educators’ Association All-State Orchestra.  These students will perform in concert at TMEA Conference to be held in February, 2008, in San Antonio.

Student                        Instrument                             Campus                             All-State Orchestra

Joel Ramirez (gr. 11)    Viola                                       O’Connor HS                      TMEA Philharmonic

Sharon Kwee  (gr. 11)   Violin                                     HCHS                                  TMEA Symphony

Michelle Lin  (gr. 10)    Cellist                                     HCHS                                  TMEA Philharmonic

NISD Vocal / Band Students to Area Contest

To be selected in December and early January will be the students auditioning for TMEA all-state band and choir.  NISD wishes the very best to each student auditioning as they pursue “the highest individual honor to be awarded in public school music education…… Texas All-State Selection.”  NISD is extremely proud of the efforts of each student and instructor involved in this exciting process.