Fine Arts Insider
September 10, 2026
Secondary Dance Educators Collaborate on Curriculum
Our secondary dance educators met on Wednesday of this week for a productive Quality Instruction & Planning (QUIP) session focused on strengthening and aligning our dance curriculum. Teachers spent the day analyzing the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and updating our Year-at-a-Glance (YAG) pacing guides for seven course levels: MS Dance 1-3 and HS Dance I-IV.
Through vertical alignment of the standards, our dance educators are creating a seamless, progressive learning experience for our student dancers. The revised YAGs establish a clear pathway for students to develop their artistic knowledge and skills as they progress from middle school through high school.
The next step will be collaborative work on detailed Unit Plans that bring the updated YAGs to life in the classroom and studio. We are grateful to our dedicated dance faculty for their thoughtful collaboration and continued commitment to providing students with a strong, cohesive, and rigorous fine arts education.
TAEA Member Art Show
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Take Care of Texas Student Art Contest
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Comal Education Foundation Grant Application
The Comal Education Foundation provides competitive grants for Comal ISD employees to fund creative programs, professional development, and new teacher supplies. These applications are open until September 18:
Innovation Grant: Up to $7,500
Expertise Grant: Up to $1,000 (Group: $5,000)
One application per grant type per cycle. CLICK HERE to apply.
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
Antrópolis (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
210 802 9272