"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." -- Albert Einstein
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Elementary Fine Arts
All elementary students in MISD receive instruction in music and art in grades K-6. Orchestral instruction in strings is an option for sixth graders as well.
Sixth graders who study at the Carver Center two days a week are part of the "Carver Singers," who perform annually in February.
Outreach is important in MISD Arts Education. Many local and touring groups perform for students throughout the year.
~ Fifth graders and eighth graders go to the Midland Community Theatre for Pickwick Players productions.
~ Sixth graders attend the Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale concerts.
~ Second and third graders are the audience for Midland Festival Ballet.
~ Kindergarten and first graders this year will enjoy touring productions from the Houston Opera and Texas Tech Opera Theatre.
~ Fourth graders will participate in the Christmas choral programs at both Lee and Midland High Schools.
~ The symphony's ensembles, Lone Star Brass, West Texas Winds and Strings of the West travel to all campuses in the spring. |
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2007-2008 MISD Central Office Art Displays
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One of the neatest things about visiting the Midland ISD Administration Building is the opportunity to view a revolving exhibit of student artwork. All campuses participate, so there are a variety of pieces from Kindergarten yarn drawings to award-winning paintings from our secondary schools. Stop by to visit us or just wander around the lobby to see what is going on in our art classes here in MISD. |
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2008 MISD Nutrition Poster Contest
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Here's to healthy eating and March as National Nutrition Month. MISD Child Nutrition Services hosted it's 23rd Annual Nutrition Poster Contest for area third graders. The theme was "Nutrition, It's a Matter of Fact." Take a look at winners from participating elementary schools and the MISD District Winners, recipients of U.S. Savings Bonds. |
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The "Tall City" gets a helping hand. |
2008 PTA Reflections Winners
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The Midland Council of PTAs received over 1300 entries for the 2008 Reflections Fine Arts Contest. Working with the theme, "I Can Make a Difference by . . . ," the young artists of Midland County submitted pieces in categories including Visual Art, Literature, Dance, Music, Photography and Film. One hundred thirty-four medals were presented to the District winners at a ceremony held at Alamo Junior High on Monday, February 4. Most of the winners in the Visual Arts and Photography categories are featured here. |
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MISD All-Star Choir
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Students in grades 5 and 6 are given the opportunity to audition and be a part of the MISD All-Star Choir. The choir meets on Tuesdays at Midland College and performs concerts throughout the year and at special community events. |
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2007-2008 Video PerformancesBest Viewed with Windows Media Player
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When viewing a Photostory with Windows Media Player, you can change the video to a full-screen format by double clicking on the image. |
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South Elementary "Pumpkin Patch"
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Lexa Richmond, the art and music teacher at South Elementary, has had her students plant a pumpkin patch of color and design on the walls of their school. There are scary pumpkins and funny pumpkins, hip-hop jack-o'-lanterns and gruesome gourds. Take a virtual tour of their exhibit and enjoy the diversity they provide. |
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"The Juggernaut Jug Band" at Carver Center
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On September 24, 2007, The Juggernaut Jug Band from Louisville, Kentucky, played a concert at Carver Center. The event was an "encore" performance of the group's evening concert sponsored by Community Concerts of Midland. Old-fashioned jug band music was made by the members of the band AND students at Carver as they strummed washboards, banged on tin cans and blew kazoos. It was not your usual school assembly, but Carver is not your usual school. |
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"Lights! Camera! Action!"Emerson PTA 3rd Grade Program
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They say, "there's no business like show business, and at Emerson Elementary, it's true. Their third graders took the audience to the movies through song and dance and without even a ticket. There were famous movie themes and famous movie actors, lots of comedy and lots of energy. Definitely a must-see. |
2006-2007 Video ArchiveMISD Elementary PTA Programs and Special Events
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