Fine Arts Vision

The vision of Northwest ISD fine arts

is to be the premier school district in

the state of Texas for the visual and

performing arts.

● Northwest ISD is committed to

providing every student with the

highest level of instruction in the

visual and performing arts.

● The comprehensive fine arts program

includes studies in the areas of Art,

Band, Cheerleading, Choir,

Color/Winter Guard, Dance, Debate,

Elementary Music, Music Theory, Jazz

Band, Orchestra, Speech and Theatre.

● 175 teachers serving more than 23,000

students who receive instruction in the

fine arts each week.

Visual/Performing Arts

Enrollment

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2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Theatre

Art

Students Currently Enrolled in One or More Fine

Arts Class Grades 6-12

10,610 Students

76% of Secondary Student Population

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

50% 46% 49%

90% 89% 89% 87% 90% 90%

20%

20%

16%12%4%

2%

1%25%

Choir

Band

Theatre

Orchestra

Dance

Cheer

Debate

Art

Total Program Numbers

Grades 6-12

11,515 Students● Art - 2591

● Band - 2269

● Cheer - 328

● Choir - 2401

● Dance - 523

● Debate - 96

● Orchestra - 1317

● Theatre - 1990

District-Wide

Showcase EventsMiddle School Band

Middle School Orchestra

Middle School Musical

6th Grade Choral Festival

5th Grade Northwest Children’s Chorus

High School Marching Showcase

Middle School Cheer Camp

Middle School Dance Showcase

Middle School Color/Winter guard Showcase

District Art Show

District Jazz Band

2019-2020 MusicalsMiddle School – Frozen Jr.

Byron Nelson – Beauty and the Beast

Eaton – The Little Mermaid

Northwest – White Christmas

More than 7,500 in attendance

Highlights of Program Accomplishments

● Northwest ISD named to national Best Communities for Music Education list for 12th

consecutive year

● District fine arts programs received more than $600,000 in grants in ten-year span

● All music programs that participated in UIL earned at least one Sweepstakes rating

● 327 students selected to 2019 band, choir or orchestra all-region process

● Eight art students advanced to TAEA State VASE event

● Byron Nelson cheer ranked 2nd and Eaton High School ranked 3rd at the UIL 6A Cheer

Competition

● Northwest theatre advances to UIL 5A Region I One-Act Play Meet

● Byron Nelson, Eaton and Northwest bands earn Division 1 ratings from all judges at UIL

Region 2 Marching Band Contest

● Second Northwest ISD middle school dance team performed a district-wide showcase

● Byron Nelson and Northwest nominated for Best Musical at the Betty Lynn Buckley

Awards

● Summer enrichment program served more than 400 students

● The Dazzlers, Sapphires, and Sidekicks each performed in a state or national

competition, earning top marks including two Grand Championships

Music for All Competition WinnerWilson Middle School Wind Ensemble

$4.5 Million Dollars

NISD Fine Arts in the Community

Conventions, nursing homes, food drives, community events, local stores, school plays, musicals, parades, games and concerts

Online Learning Opportunities

during Corona

● www.nisdtx.org/fineartscoronavirus - provides continuous updates through

FAQ’s, videos, links, pertinent information

● Collaborative performances through Zoom, videos

● Online banquets through Zoom, videos

● Online senior recognition and honoring scholarship recipients

● www.nisdtx.org/finearts6thgradeinformation - provides information and videos

for students choosing an instrument in 6th grade

● Online drill/cheer tryouts

● Online program auditions

Thank you!