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September 23, 2026

Fine ArtsInsiderSeptember 23, 2026

CELEBRATIONS ๐ŸŽ‰ CELEBRATIONS ๐ŸŽ‰

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HS Region Jazz Band Members

Congratulations to these outstanding student musicians who were selected for the High School Region Jazz Bands this past Saturday! We are proud of their incredible accomplishments and wish our Area qualifiers the best of luck as they compete in the next All-State audition round!

* Denotes First Chair | @ Denotes Area Qualifier

ATSSB Region Jazz Band (1Aโ€“4A) Auditions held at La Vernia High School

Canyon Lake HS

  • Alto Saxophone: Jonah Cummings@

  • Tenor Saxophone: Carter Pilat@

  • Trumpet: Travis Barnes@

  • Tenor Trombone: Jackson Monroe@

Davenport HS

  • Alto Saxophone: Andrew Hartman*@

  • Baritone Saxophone: Jack Dugie*@

  • Trumpet: Brayden Ramos*@, Drew Dimmitt, Sadie Hernandez

  • Tenor Trombone: Xavier Wolff*@

  • Bass Trombone: Samuel Rodriguez*@

  • Drums: Isabella Hecox*@

  • Jazz Piano: Noble Lisenbee*@

  • Bass Guitar: Odin Semper*@

TMEA Region Jazz Band (5Aโ€“6A) Auditions held at Churchill High School

Pieper HS (All Pieper students qualified for 6A Area)

  • Baritone Saxophone: Brydon Hamling*@

  • Trumpet: Luke Padilla@

  • Tenor Trombone: Josiah Cantu*@

  • Bass Trombone: Abigail Davidson@

One Piece of Me... A Masterpiece of Us

Under the guidance of Farias-Spitzer Elementary Art Teacher Daniele Parker, students brainstormed personal attributes and created motifs and symbols on puzzle pieces depicting things they enjoy to introduce themselves to others. They learned the value of collaboration by adding their own creative touch to a peerโ€™s puzzle piece, incorporating design principles like repetition, pattern, and contrast. Students also explored the wax-resist technique using crayons, oil pastels, and watercolors before assembling their pieces into a vibrant, interconnected display.

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WEEKLY FINE ARTS CELEBRATIONS
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UPCOMING EVENTS ๐Ÿ“… UPCOMING EVENTS ๐Ÿ“…

CutTime Calendar Links

  • CLICK HERE for directions on how to create an event for the District Calendar in CutTime.
  • CLICK HERE to access our District Calendar.*
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Event Scheduling Reminder

Remember to avoid scheduling campus events on top of major district events on the District Calendar.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm CMS TopCats Dance Team Volleyball Game Performance

Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHS Dance - Middle School NIght
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm CMS TopCats Dance Team MS Night Performance with CHS Aristocats
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm CHS Football vs San Marcos
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm SVHS Football vs Bastrop Cedar Creek (HoCo)
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CLHS Football vs DHS
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm DHS Football @ CLHS

Friday, September 25, 2026

  • 9:00am - 11:30am CHS, CLHS/MVMS, DHS/DMS, & SVHS Bands - Fair Day Parade
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm CISD Student/Staff Holiday - Fair Day
  • 7:00pm - 9:00pm PRMS - Middle School Band Night
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football vs Steele

Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • All Day - CLHS/DHS Choir - TMEA 1A-4A Region Auditions @ Wagner HS
  • 7:45am - 3:45pm TMEA 5A-6A HS District Choir Auditions @ Churchill HS
  • 9:00am - 8:00pm CHS - Hill Country Marching Festival @ Fredericksburg HS

Sunday, September 27, 2026

  • 9:00am - 12:00am Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC

Monday, September 28, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm PHS Dance - 7th FB
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CISD Arts In Action Meeting 1 - PHS Auditorium

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 8:00am - 11:30am DHS Superintendent Showcase Walk

Thursday, October 1, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm SVHS Football @ Kyle Lehman

Friday, October 2, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 9:00am - 4:30pm SVHS Auditorium-Piano- Class Recitals
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CLHS Football @ Taylor
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm DHS Football vs Kerville Tivy

Saturday, October 3, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 7:00am - 11:30pm PHS Band - CONTEST - Hill Country Regional @ PHS COLISEUM
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm DHS Band - USBands San Antonio Regional (Hosting)
  • 9:00am - 9:00pm CLHS Band @ Warrior Invitational (Pieper HS)
  • 9:00am - 8:00pm CHS- Seguin Marching Festival
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm HS Symphony (All-State Track) Auditions @ Roosevelt HS
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm CHS Dance - Dance Clinic

Sunday, October 4, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC

Monday, October 5, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm DMS Choir- Fall Concert

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:30pm - 7:50pm PHS Orchestra - Fall Concert

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm CHS Orchestra - Fall Concert
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm CISD Marching Band Exhibition - SVHS Stadium

Thursday, October 8, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 8:30am - 4:00pm CISD PD - QUIP: Orchestra (6-12)
  • 4:30pm - 8:30pm ??? DANCE? - 7th Grade VB - Dance Performance
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm CMS TopCats Dance Team Volleyball Performance

Friday, October 9, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 3:00pm - 8:30pm SVMS Band - Middle School Night @ SVHS
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm CMS Band - Canyon Cluster Band Night
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm SVHS Football vs Austin Anderson
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CHS Football vs Samuel Clemens
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CLHS Football vs Austin Travis (HoCo)
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm DHS @ Austin LBJ (Burger)
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football @ Judson

Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 5:00am - 12:00am PHS Band - CONTEST - BOA Midland Trip
  • 8:00am - 8:00pm CHS Band - Comal Classic Marching Festival (CHS Hosting)
  • 9:00am - 1:00pm CLHS Band @ Canyon HS - Comal Classic Marching Contest

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 12:00am - 5:00pm PHS Band - CONTEST - BOA Midland Trip

Monday, October 12, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CISD SS Art Show #1 (MECHS, PHS, BMS, PRMS, ISES, KRES, SES, TPES)
  • 6:30pm - 7:34pm CHMS Choir - Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Church Hill MS Choir Fall Concert @ 6:30
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm SVMS/HS Choir- Fall Concert

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 12:00pm - 3:30pm PHS Superintendent Showcase Walk
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm CMS TopCats Dance Team Football Halftime Performance
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm PHS Band - Homecoming Community Pep Rally
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Canyon MS Choir Fall Concert @ 6:30pm
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm CMS Fall Orchestra Concert
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm CLHS- Fall Choir Concert

Thursday, October 15, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm DMS/DHS Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm SVMS/SBMS Orchestra Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm CHS Choir Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm PHS Choir Fall Concert
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CHS Football @ SA Wagner

Friday, October 16, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm SVHS Football @ Lockhart
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CLHS Football @ Austin Northwest
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm DHS Football @ Fredericksburg
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football vs SA East Central (HoCo)
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football vs SA East Central (HoCo)

Saturday, October 17, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 8:00am - 7:00pm UIL Region 12 Marching Band Contest - NEISD Heroes Stadium
  • 8:00am - 1:00pm CHS- UIL Region Marching Contest
  • 8:00am - 1:00pm HS Philharmonic Auditions
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm PHS Band - CONTEST - UIL Region (Heroes Stadium)
  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm 8th Grade Concertino Orchestra Auditions
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Concertino (8th Grade) Region Orchestra Auditions
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm CLHS Band @ Region 12 UIL Marching Contest @ Heroes Stadium

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 12:00am - 5:00pm PHS Band - CONTEST - BOA Midland Trip
Monday, October 12, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm CISD SS Art Show #1 (MECHS, PHS, BMS, PRMS, ISES, KRES, SES, TPES)
  • 6:30pm - 7:34pm CHMS Choir - Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Church Hill MS Choir Fall Concert @ 6:30
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm SVMS/HS Choir- Fall Concert
Wednesday,October 14, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 4:30pm - 8:30pm 8th FB @PRMS - Charmer Performance
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm CMS TopCats Dance Team Football Halftime Performance
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm PHS Band - Homecoming Community Pep Rally
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Canyon MS Choir Fall Concert @ 6:30pm
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm CMS Fall Orchestra Concert
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm CLHS- Fall Choir Concert
Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm DMS/DHS Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:45pm SVMS/SBMS Orchestra Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm CHS Choir Fall Concert
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm PHS Choir Fall Concert
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CHS Football @ SA Wagner
Friday, October 16, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm SVHS Football @ Lockhart
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm CLHS Football @ Austin Northwest
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm DHS Football @ Fredericksburg
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football vs SA East Central (HoCo)
  • 7:30pm - 10:30pm PHS Football vs SA East Central (HoCo)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • all-day Vase Gold Seal Exhibit - Austin ISD PAC
  • 8:00am - 7:00pm UIL Region 12 Marching Band Contest - NEISD Heroes Stadium
  • 8:00am - 1:00pm CHS- UIL Region Marching Contest
  • 8:00am - 1:00pm HS Philharmonic Auditions
  • 8:00am - 12:00pm PHS Band - CONTEST - UIL Region (Heroes Stadium)
  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm 8th Grade Concertino Orchestra Auditions
  • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Concertino (8th Grade) Region Orchestra Auditions
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm CLHS Band @ Region 12 UIL Marching Contest @ Heroes Stadium

FORMS & LINKS FORMS & LINKS

FINE ARTS INTRANET
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SURPLUS DECLARATION FORM
Use this form to initiate the process of Removal (Surplus) of items from your campus.
CutTime Notes
Weโ€™ve moved from Google Calendar to CutTime. Please see this document for calendar directions.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS / VENDORS
BRUSHFIRE BASICS
FINE ARTS SHARED GOOGLE DRIVE
If you are unable to access the shared drive, email Jay Martin.

PERFORMANCE FLYERS & LINKS PERFORMANCE FLYERS & LINKS

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Register in Kickup for the Fine Arts sessions that apply to you:

Be sure to request a substitute in Red Rover if needed.

Select "School Leave - QUIP" as the reason for QUIPs.


CISD PD - QUIP: Orchestra (6-12)

Thu Oct 08 2026, 8:30am - Thu Oct 08 2026, 4:00pm CDT

This professional development session is for CISD Orchestra Directors only:

Click the link below to register:

https://pulse.kickup.co/events/browse/MyevEb6ZrjCCTeGjhgWUye


CISD PD - QUIP: Choir (6-12)

Thu Oct 22 2026, 8:30am - Thu Oct 22 2026, 4:00pm CDT

This PD session is for CISD Choir Directors only.

Click the link below to register:

https://pulse.kickup.co/events/browse/PXPBqcVka6h3khspQCzceS


CISD Fine Arts PD: Content Area Advanced Methods

Mon Nov 09 2026, 12:00pm - Mon Nov 09 2026, 4:00pm CST - LUNCH PROVIDED AT NOON

This professional development day is for CISD Fine Arts Staff only.

SVHS Senior Dining, PAC, and Fine Arts Rooms

Click the link below to register:

https://pulse.kickup.co/events/browse/rE9rZC8KFskUKdHnBoesWT


CISD PD - QUIP: Band (6-12)

Wed Nov 18 2026, 8:30am - Wed Nov 18 2026, 4:00pm CST=

This professional development session is for CISD Band Directors only:

Click the link below to register:

https://pulse.kickup.co/events/browse/VtuZRPtJuvhATNEDWY9tkW

Submitting Out-of-District PD Events in KickUp
Click this button for directions on how to submit CPE/Exchange Hour credits in Kickup.

CPE Credit vs Exchange Hours Credit

Please remember that PD exchange hours can only be obtained outside of your regular work hours (evenings, weekends). Taking a personal day to obtain exchange PD hours is not permissible. For example: Any music teacher going to TMEA on a school day can use evening hours (ES 3:35pm-11pm, MS 4:00pm-11pm, HS 4:45pm-11pm) for exchange credit hours. Anything during your work hours may go toward your overall CPE hours, but not as exchange credit.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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Western Art & Photography

Entry System Training

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Western Photography Flyer

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Western Art Flyer

SA Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art & Photography Contest
Click this button for San Antonio Show & Rodeo Western Art & Photography Contest information.
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TAEA Member Art Show

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Take Care of Texas Student Art Contest

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Phantom of The Opera is Coming to SA

Click on the photo for details and group sales.

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BEYOND THE LESSONS

The Thinking Behind High-Quality Art Curriculum

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Texas Thespians Theatre Scholars

Texas Thespians Theatre Scholars

Texas Thespians is pleased to recognize theatre students who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework through the Texas Theatre Scholar Distinction Award program.

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Free TMEA All-State Preparation Resource

Hey, HS Music Teachers: Check out this free resource to help your students prepare for All-State auditions.

TMEA ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hello Teachers and Students of Texas! - Ensemble Block

TMEA ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hello Teachers and Students of Texas! - Ensemble Block

TMEA ALL-STATE CREATE LOGIN Welcome to the Texas Music Educators Association 2026-2027 All-State Auditions Reference Recordings and Lessons(ATSSB audition materials not included) STEP 1 OF 4

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Elementary Music Materials Grant

Elementary Music Materials Grant

TMEA is offering this grant to support elementary music programs across Texas. Active TMEA Members who teach elementary music may apply for grants of up to $1,000 to purchase materials for PreKโ€“5 music instruction. Grant funds may be used for music, equipment, instruments, instructional software, and other educational materials.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

TMEA is pleased to offer over $200,000 in scholarships each year for current and aspiring music educators in Texas.

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Student Concert Series

Student Concert Series

In partnership with school districts, Alamo City Arts brings high-quality, TEKS-aligned music and dance performances directly to students, with a focus on campuses where access to live performing...

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CARMINA BURANA on October 2 -Lila Cockrell Auditorium San Antonio -STUDENT GROUP DISCOUNT FOR CARMINA!

Join us for an unforgettable evening led by Artistic Director Jeffrey Kahane featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Tessa Lark alongside an extraordinary cast of artists and community partners.

To receive a group discount for groups of 10 or more to CARMINA BURANA send an email to groupsales@harmoniumoftexas.org.

For student groups of 10 or more ordered in advance the student tickets are $17 and there's no other fees added.

There will be a discount for any accompanying adults on either a $50 or $70 ticket depending on where the group is seated!

Jeffrey Kahane, conductor

Tessa Lark, violin

Rachele Gilmore, soprano

Brian Giebler, tenor

Christopher Rodriguez, baritone

San Antonio Mastersingers

Children's Chorus of San Antonio

Youth Orchestras of San Antonio

UTSA Chamber Singers

Program

Gabriela Ortiz

Antrรณpolis (2019)

Michael Torke

Sky, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (2019) *Texas Premiere

Carl Orff

Carmina Burana

performed side-by-side with the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio

This landmark concert celebrates the beginning of a new musical tradition for San Antonio, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, remarkable local collaborators, and the next generation of musicians for one unforgettable evening.

Here is the ticket link for 1-9 tickets - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0064F28D4D5F86


Best Regards,

Karen Cramer

Group Sales Representative

Harmonium of Texas

harmoniumoftexas.org

210 802 9272

CUTTIME CUTTIME

CutTime System Access and Use

All secondary art, music, theater, and dance teachers and directors should have access to CutTime.


Use and Integration

We expect all fine arts teachers to use CutTime for calendaring and inventory. We encourage teachers to explore using other features including financials and communication with students and parents,.

CutTime Notes
Weโ€™ve moved from Google Calendar to CutTime. Please see this document for calendar directions.
CLICK HERE TO LOG INTO CUTTIME

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