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Magnolia West Mustang Choir Newsletter - 8/16/2026
Stay Awkward, Brave, and Kind.
Thank you for your continued support!
For Everyone
Friday Night Lights
September always means the beginning of Friday night lights, football, and National Anthem performances. Classes have been going very well as students are getting to know MusicFirst and Monday rehearsal norms. In less than two weeks will be District Auditions at Conroe HS followed by our Short and Sweet Concert. Mark your calendars and check the google calendar (below) for important information such as deadlines, Monday rehearsals and other 2026-27 dates!
Congratulations to our Treble Singers on their stellar performance at both the Pep Rally and Football Game!
Event Information
When: Saturday, 9/19 Time: Meet @ 6am, MWHS for warm-up and bus, returning 5pmish Where: Conroe HS Wear: MWHS Choir shirt or MWHS gear, pants (no shorts) Other Info:
September 7 - 19
THIS WEEK (MagBowl Dress Up Week!)
9/7 Monday Rehearsal Cancelled
- Labor Day Holiday
9/9 Wednesday
- Ms. Garza Out for the day
9/11 Friday
- MagBowl Pep Rally (TB Only)
- MagBowl Football (TBA)
NEXT WEEK
9/14 Monday (Rehearsals)
- Varsity Trebles 3:15 to 4:20 pm
- ALL Tenor Bass 4:30 to 5:30 pm
- Mustang Singer 5:30 - 6:30 pm
9/16 Wednesday
- Mock Auditions After School for District
9/18 Friday
- Student Holiday
9/19 Saturday
- District Audition (See above)
For Students
Things for students to do:
- Make your parents aware of all the upcoming dates and events.
- Get ALL 3 Forms turned in.
- Make sure you have joined the BAND app for dynamic information.
- Add contacts, video, and share Group Fund fundraiser see button below!
- Pay DUES ASAP. DUES MUST BE PAID by SEPT 18.
- Make sure you are following us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. (Links at bottom of newsletter.)
- Practice with Guide Tracks and complete Music First assignments (buttons below)
Celebrating Students
Thank you Treble singers for outstanding performances last week!
For Parents: Booster Meeting: 9/21/2026 @ 6:00pm
Our booster club is fantastic and fun! A great way to support your child and meet other supporters. Open to any adult who wants to support the choir program. Dues are just $20 a year. Boosters get early entrance to concerts and reserve seating!
Things for parent to do:
- Make sure you have joined the BAND app for dynamic information.
- Add our google calendar to yours by clicking the button under the even section.
- Come to the booster meeting! If you can't make it, send a message to Ms. Garza through the band app.
- All Boosters must fill out the background check below. It doesn't take long!
- Consider chaperoning or volunteering using the buttons below.
- Send your singer with their dues or pay below using the cognito form.
- Make sure you are following us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. (Links at bottom of newsletter.)
- Encourage your child to fully participate. Busy kids have less time to get into trouble.
Awkward Family Photos
Thank You Gold Circle Donors!
Click on the picture to support our local donors. Want to become a Gold Circle Member? Simply read more about the perks here. All Group Fund are recognized too! Don't see your name here? We are still processing some donors. We will update within two weeks!
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About Us
Native Texan and West alumna, Olivia Inberg began teaching 3 years ago at Magnolia West High School after graduating magna cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. During her studies, she pursued additional training in vocal pedagogy, served as Chaplain for the St. Olaf Choir under internationally renowned conductor, Dr. Anton Armstrong, and studied conducting with him as well. She has served as a TMEA Region 9 Honor Choir section leader for 3 years. Under her leadership, the Magnolia West treble choirs have received consistent sweepstakes and multiple awards, including a Performance of Distinction at the prestigious 2025 North Texas Madrigal Festival. This last February she was a featured presenter at the TMEA convention on enhancing music literacy through student led practice and presented again this past summer at the SHSU Choral Workshop for Music Educators.
Email: oinberg@magnoliaisd.org
Thirty-one year veteran educator, Sylvia Garza, holds a Bachelor Degree in Music from Sam Houston State University and Masters in Music Education from Texas Tech University. She also serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair and is a member of the Texas Music Educators' Association (TMEA) and Texas Music Adjudicators Association (TMAA). She was named MWHS Teacher of the Year in 2021. Ms. Garzaβs thesis research on immigrant / undocumented studentβs identity development has been featured in TMEAβs research journal, TMER. She was featured presenter last year on empathetic leader at the TMEA convention and recently was named a UIL Sponsor of Excellence Award Winner for 2025.
Email: sgarza@magnoliaisd.orgPhone: 281-252-2550 x301204