Lubbock ISD has been honored for the ninth year in a row with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The collective efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders-have been instrumental in making music part of a well-rounded education for every child. The unwavering commitment to creating an environment where each child can learn and grow with music.
The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) has named Lubbock ISD a District of Distinction for the SIXTH year in a row!
The award is given for providing well-rounded art education programs that advocate for and integrate visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all learners. Congratulations to all the art teachers in Lubbock ISD for their work advocating for creative learning opportunities that encourage individual growth and connect students to their peers, school, and society at large.
Congratulations to the Lubbock ISD band, orchestra and choir students who earned All-State Honors!
These students earned the recognition from the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). The All-State performing groups represent the highest possible level of musical recognition in band and choir in the state of Texas. We applaud your skill, dedication, hours of practice and hard work. They will perform at the annual TMEA Convention in San Antonio on Saturday, February 15th. Thank you, directors, for teaching, encouraging, and supporting these students!
The 39th Annual Lubbock ISD String Fling will be held Tuesday, February 4th at 7:00 pm in the Helen Devitt Jones Theatre at Buddy Holly Hall.
All high school, middle school advanced, and middle school intermediate string students will perform.
Tickets will be required and available for $7.00 through Vanco Events https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CVWI
The 4th Annual Lubbock ISD Elementary Honor Choir Festival, Singabration! will be held Saturday, February 22nd at 4:30 pm in the Helen Devitt Jones Theatre at Buddy Holly Hall.
A selection of fourth and fifth grade students were nominated by the music teacher from each elementary.
The event is free but all audience members must reserve a ticket. The event is opening seating. Tickets are available on Vanco Events. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CWJW
Lubbock ISD events at Buddy Holly Hall have a clear bag policy. No outside food or beverages are allowed.
Visit buddyhollyhall.com for more information.
January Lubbock ISD Events at Buddy Holly Hall::
January 22 @ 5:15pm - Wheelock Elementary Music in Crickets Theatre
January 23 @ 7:30pm - CHS & LHS Mariachi in the Crickets Theatre
The Fine Arts Department invited Lubbock ISD Central Office staff to catch the spirit of the holidays by listening to talented Lubbock ISD music ensembles. The groups performed a mini concert in the Jay Gordon Room through the month of December.
The Lubbock High School Western Band was recognized by the Lubbock iSD Board of Trustees for advancing to the 2024 Texas UIL State Marching Band Championships in November 2024. The Westerner Band earned their second consecutive trip to state after finishing as one of only four bands to advance from the UIL 5A Area Marching Band Contest in Midland in October. Lubbock High School has the only Lubbock ISD marching band in district history to compete at the state championships, and this is their third trip after qualifying to compete at state in 2017. The Westerner Band is under the direction of Dallas Bayless, Joseph Galvin, and Tres Perkins. The Westerner drum majors are Naomi LaFiette, Jaycee Neill, and Toby Tiner. Way to go Lubbock High School Westerners!
Nealy Holley, Visual Arts and Theatre Coordinator, was recognized by Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees as the 2024 Texas Art Education Association Outstanding Art Educator Supervisor/Administrator of the Year. She was named last month at the TAEA organization’s state conference. The Outstanding Art Educator awards recognize members who have significantly contributed to the association and to art education on the state, local, and/or national levels. The Texas Art Education Association’s mission is to promote quality visual arts education in Texas by promoting visual arts education as an integral part of the curriculum through professional development of knowledge and skills, representation of the art educators of Texas, service and leadership opportunities, and research and development of policies and decisions relative to practices and directions in visual arts education; to sustain and advance professional development; to encourage and promote the advancement of knowledge and skills. Way to go Nealy!
