Each year, the San Antonio Symphony League invites students to create a work of visual art in the classroom setting while listening to thematic selections of music. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the contest, and to mark this celebration, the League expanded the contest to K-12. In conjunction with the San Antonio Philharmonic, the group selected Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" as the music. Teachers participating had access to musical recordings and a Teacher Guide that coordinated the activities with TEKS.
Three judges reviewed the submitted pieces of artwork. Selections of the winning artwork will be showcased at the Young People's Concerts in late February/early March, where the SA Philharmonic will perform "Pictures at an Exhibition." 1st place winners will receive complimentary tickets to a San Antonio Philharmonic concert in March, where their art will be displayed and they will be recognized. Northside ISD had several winners. Congratulations to both the students and their teachers. Special congratulations to the following students whose artworks won first place but were also selected for special recognition.
- Fifth grader Kathryn Guerra from Timberwilde ES won Symphony League Pick. Art teacher is Tony Garcia.
- Fourth grader Abriana Saleh from Kallison ES, placed first at the Elementary Level for the movement “Old Castle.” Art teacher is Val Martinez
- Fifth grader Emma Pina from Myers ES placed first at the Elementary Level for the movement “Great Gate of Kiev.” Art teacher is Grace Ramirez.
- Senior Mariana Cisneros from Harlan HS won Best of Show at the Middle School/High School Level. Art teacher is Sarah Sharp.
Complete list of Northside ISD Schools and Winners – 2024 San Antonio Symphony League Paint to Music Contest
Behlau Elementary, Rebecca Torres
1st Place: Mia Contreras
2nd Place: Paisley Miller
3rd Place: Adalynn Gil
Honorable Mention: Jace Calvillo and Natalia Carvajal
Bob Lewis Elementary, Amber Gann
1st Place: Haset Boru
2nd Place: Evan Aguirre
Ellison Elementary, Crystal Hernandez/Ms Ng
1st Place: Ashna Rao
2nd Place: Jahana Johnson
3rd Place: Liam Bruni
Honorable Mention: Evalyn Sofia Perales and Autumn Cortez
Esparza Elementary, Kerstan Copeland
Grade 3
1st Place: Yaretzi Paramo
Honorable Mention: Patrick Polanco
Grade 4
1st Place: Valentina Rodriguez
2nd Place: David Villegas-Caine
3rd Place: David Moreno
Honorable Mention: Giselle Guerra
Grade 5
1st Place: Sophie Montoya
Honorable Mention: Jaelani Almeda
Glen Oaks Elementary, Irma Garza
1st Place: Jazlyn Ceasar
Honorable Mention: Mila Laredo
Harlan High School, Sarah Sharp
Bydlo: Honorable Mention - Brianna Copeland
Limoges: 1st Place – Cadynce Riggins
The Hut on Fowl’s Legs: 1st Place – Mariana Cisneros; Mariana also won Best of Show at the Middle School/High School Level
Kallison Elementary, Val Martinez
1st Place: Abriana Saleh – Abriana also won 1st Prize at the Elementary Level for the movement Old Castle
2nd Place: Riley Duncan
3rd Place: Shinn Morgan
Honorable Mention: Liliana Sixtos and Tristan Dixon
Langley Elementary, Jerry Gann
Grade 2
1st Place: Kylie Robinson
2nd Place: Evelyn Dietrerle
3rd Place: Deena Mohammad
Honorable Mention: Yuliza Cao and Elienai Mendez
Grade 3
1st Place: Jazely Jordan
2nd Place: Mila Ruiz
3rd Place: Adele Bernards
Honorable Mention: Ricardo Contreras
Lieck Elementary, Allison Alvarez
1st Place: Aubrielle Guerra
2nd Place: Charlotte Caballo
3rd Place: Dominick Gruszka
Honorable Mention: Elena Perez and Viviana Castillo
Los Reyes Elementary, Julia Colvin
1st Place: Mackenzie Harwell Hatzenbuehler
2nd Place: Myah Henricksen
3rd Place: Sophia Ugalde
Honorable Mention: Bernadette Nelson and Nora Garren
Mora Elementary, Alyssa Kuhlmann
1st Place: Kierra Ortiz
Myers Elementary, Grace Ramirez/ Michelle Newman
1st Place: Emma Pina; Emma also won 1st Prize at the Elementary Level for the movement Great Gate of Kiev
2nd Place: Monroe Garcia
3rd Place: Sophia Ochoa
Honorable Mention: Gabriella Herrera
Peggy Carnahan Elementary, Kristin Rosario
1st Place: Marissa Orr
Scarborough Elementary, Gabrielle Rodriguez/ Jennifer Saenz
1st Place: Emma Pettigrew
2nd Place: Aoi Torres
3rd Place: Paisley Alaniz
Honorable Mention: Liam Collins and Charlotte Dansie
Sul Ross MS, Sabrina Martinez
Bydlo: Honorable Mention - Adam Garza
Limoges: 2nd Place – Irma Renata Contreras
The Hut on Fowl’s Legs: 2nd Place – Giankarlo Villa; 3rd Place – Genevie Gaytan
Timberwilde Elementary, Antonio Garcia
Grades K-2
1st Place: Preston Harmon
2nd Place: Viktoria Pardo
3rd Place: Ivory Jade
Honorable Mention: Gavriella Garza
Grades 3-5
1st Place: Kathryn Guerra; Kathryn also won San Antonio Symphony League Pick 2nd Place: Avamarie Ramirez
3rd Place: ZaKaila Williams
Honorable Mention: Luke Mason
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