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Braswell Theatre presents "The Trojan Women" Oct 18-20
Braswell Bravo Company presents the Greek tragedy, "The Trojan Women" at the BHS Auditorium Oct 18-19 at 7pm and Oct 20 at 2pm.
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3 DISD Marching Band Finalists, October 6
Braswell, Denton, and Guyer HS Marching Bands all competed in contests, October 6, and all three advanced as finalists.
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Denton HS Fillies Drill Team Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Over 250 alumni Fillies performed at halftime of the DHS vs. RHS game. Commemorative video captures Fillies memories and images from the past 50 years.
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Guyer Band places 7th in Finals at Golden Triangle Classic
Sept 30, Guyer Band starts season strong by finishing 7th overall in Golden Triangle Classic at Collins Stadium
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DISD and UNT Bands at "Sounds of the Stadium" Oct. 1
All DISD HS and MS bands perform with UNT Green Brigade in 14th annual "Sounds of the Stadium" at Collins Stadium at 7pm
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TAEA Selects Student Artwork to Display at TASA/TASB Conference
Artwork by 2 DISD 5th grade students selected to be displayed at annual TASA/TASB Conference in Austin
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DISD hosting three marching band contests at Collins Stadium
Marching band contests will be hosted Sept 29, Oct 6, and Oct 13 at C.H. Collins Stadium featuring some of the finest bands from all across Texas
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Four DISD Campuses Honored with Five National Music Awards
Crownover MS Band, Denton HS Jazz Band, Guyer HS Band and Orchestra, and McMath MS Jazz Band recognized with Mark of Excellence Awards from The Foundation for Music Education
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8 students selected to TMEA All-Region Jazz Ensemble
DISD students earn 8 of the 20 positions available in the TMEA Region 2 Jazz Ensemble
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Guyer Theatre Presents: The Addams Family
Many of the Guyer High School Theatre students took part in a Summer Intensive Study program, part of which was to mount this production of The Addams Family. The Addams Family musical is based on our favorite television sitcom, bringing to life the characters many of us remember so well.
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McMath MS selected as State's TMEA Jazz Ensemble
McMath Tiger Jazz Band invited to perform at TMEA as the top MS jazz band in the state.
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Guyer Band invited to Western International Band Clinic
The Guyer HS Band is honored to be one of four high school bands selected to perform at the annual WIBC in Seattle.
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McGee Named to School for Art Leaders at Crystal Bridges
Congratulations to Kelley Quinn McGee (Adkins ES) on her acceptance to the National Art Education Association (NAEA) flagship program, School for Art Leaders at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
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Denton ISD is one of NAMM's Best Communities for Music Education
DISD named one of the nation's best for music education for 11th consecutive year
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Braswell Students 1st in DISD History to Qualify for State UIL Theatrical Design
BHS junior Emily Mordecai and sophomore Kaitlyn Stanley qualified for the State UIL Theatrical Design competition. Their competition pieces will be on display in the BHS Auditorium Lobby through May 23, 2018.
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DHS Student Creates Winning Mural Design
Denton High School junior, Grayson Lovette, has won the Mellow Mushroom Mural Design contest. The prize includes creating the grand-scale mural in the Mellow Mushroom restaurant here in Denton, a $500 cash prize and discounted pizza for a year.
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Guyer Winter Guard NTCA Champions
The Guyer HS Winter Guard completed its most successful season ever in WGI and NTCA competition.
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District Art Show on Display at UNT on the Square
"Outside the Box,” Denton Independent School District’s Fifth Annual Art Show, will host its gallery-opening reception on Thursday, May 3, with the exhibit slated to remain on display through Thursday, May 10.
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DISD HS Choirs Earn 20 UIL 1st Division Awards
On April 5, 2018, Denton ISD High School Choirs participated in the UIL Region 2 5A/6A Concert and Sight-reading Assessment at Denton High School. DISD Choirs earned 20 1st Division ratings from the UIL adjudicators for their outstanding performances.
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DISD HS Bands Earn 6 UIL 1st Division Awards
On April 17-19, 2018, Denton ISD High School Bands participated in the UIL Region 2 5A/6A Band Concert and Sight-reading Assessment at Hebron High School. DISD Bands earned six 1st Division ratings from the UIL adjudicators for their outstanding performances.
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Texas Visual Arts Association Awards Reception March 25
Denton High School Students have been accepted into the Texas Visual Arts Association 2018 High School Art Competition. DHS Students, Grayson Lovette and Lisette Lomeli, were honored for their artwork.
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District HS Students Recognized as VASE State Qualifiers
The mission of the TAEA Visual Arts Scholastic Event is to recognize exemplary student achievement in Visual Arts by providing students an opportunity and programs which will set a standard of excellence. Congratulations to our students and teachers who participated.
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Middle School Bands Earn Superior Ratings at UIL
On March 7-8, 2018, Denton ISD bands performed in the Region 2 Middle School Band UIL Concert and Sight-reading Assessment. 10 Denton ISD middle school bands earned 1st Division “Superior” ratings, the highest rating awarded according to the UIL rubric.
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All District Orchestras Earn Superior Ratings at UIL
On March 6-7, 2018, Denton ISD orchestras performed in the Region 2 Orchestra UIL Concert and Sight-reading Assessment. 18 Denton ISD orchestras earned 1st Division “Superior” ratings, the highest rating awarded according to the UIL rubric.
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District Middle School Choirs Receive Superior Ratings at UIL
On March 5-6, 2018, Denton ISD choirs performed in the Region 2 Middle School Choir UIL Concert and Sight-reading Assessment. 19 choirs from all 8 Denton ISD middle schools earned 1st Division “Superior” ratings, the highest rating awarded according to the UIL rubric.
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Artists' work on display at the State Capitol
Two Denton Independent School District students, one from Ginnings and Stephens Elementary Schools each have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in Austin as part of the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Capitol Celebration.
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Denton High hosts Fine Arts Gala March 1
Theatre students will perform excerpts from their One-Act Play, “Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl, followed by performances by the Denton High Wind Ensemble, Denton High Chorale, Denton High Chamber Orchestra, Mariachi Los Broncos and Denton High Dance.
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9 DISD students selected as TMEA All-State Musicians
Nine Denton ISD high school students earned the honor to perform in TMEA All-State music groups at the annual TMEA Convention.
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All-Region Band Concert Set for January 20 at Denton High
Denton ISD had 60 band students from its four comprehensive high schools selected for the 2017-18 TMEA All-Region Band. These students will perform in the All-Region Band Concert at Denton HS Auditorium on Saturday, January 20.
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RHS Theatre Production of Little Women Begins Dec. 7
The Ryan High School Theatre winter production of Little Women runs from December 7-9 and 14-16. All shows begin at 7 p.m. in the RHS Black Box Theatre. Tickets to the show are $10 and seating is limited.
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District Earns 2017 Texas Thespian Festival Commendations
The 2017 Texas Thespian Festival boasted 7800 theatre students from across the state November 15-18 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Two troupes from the district participated and advanced a total of ten students to nationals.
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Denton High School Drumline Receives Multiple Awards
On Saturday, November 18, the Denton HS Drumline participated in the 2017 Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest in Lewisville. This was Denton High School’s 13th time to compete in the contest, but it was the first time that DHS walked away with three awards:
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TMEA Selects 38 Middle School Students for All-Region
These students will perform as part of the larger ensemble in the TMEA All-Region Middle School Band Concert on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Byron Nelson High School. Congratulations to these outstanding students and teachers!
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2017-18 Denton ISD Middle School All-District Band
Congratulations to the outstanding middle school band students who auditioned and were selected for the Denton ISD All-District Band. They will perform in concert on Friday, January 19 at the Strickland MS Auditorium.
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Children's Theatre Workshop Set for Dec. 2 at Denton High
Bring your child and shop the annual DHS Craft Fair! Your child will mask making, prop crafting and perform skits. This workshop is open to all elementary-aged students. Registration is required and closes Tuesday, November 28.
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Adkins' Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Art Education
The College of Visual Arts & Design (CVAD) and the Jo Ann & Dr. Charles O. Onstead Institute for Education in the Visual Arts & Design at UNT sponsored two awards to honor alumni participating in the 2017 Texas Art Education Association Conference.
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Students Selected for 2017-18 TMEA All-Region Orchestras
Denton ISD schools had 45 high school students and 47 middle school students earn positions in the TMEA All-Region Orchestras. These students will perform in the All-Region Orchestra Concert, Saturday, December 9, at the Eaton HS Performing Arts Center in Haslet.
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Guyer Theatre Presents: A Chorus Line - Nov. 9 -11
Guyer Theatre is putting itself on the line, the Chorus Line! A Chorus Line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers.
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RHS Band Director Mary Brown Featured in UNT North Texan
Ryan High School Director of Bands Mary Brown was highlighted in UNT's Fall 2017 alumni publication, the North Texan. The article, titled "Marching for Glory," features band directors who performed in the Green Brigade Marching Band during their college years.
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Guyer Wildcat Marching Band Places First At USBands
The band performed exceptionally, and finished the season with a 1st place finish in Class IV, and won the honor of Best Music Caption category.
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Middle School Students Selected for 17-18 All-Region Choir
This year, forty-six DISD middle school choir students were selected among the very best choir students from Region 2. These students will perform in the Middle School All-Region Choir Concert, Saturday, November 11 at Denton High School.
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DHS Dinner Theatre Production: I Was A Teenage Moviegoer!
Join Denton High School Theatre Department for a Halloween-themed dinner theatre production beginning Wednesday, October 18. Admission to the show includes the viewing, dinner and dessert. Seating is limited to 60 people per performance, so arrive early!
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High School Choir Students Make TMEA All-Region Choirs
This year, twenty-nine students have earned the honor of participating in the TMEA All-Region Choir Clinic and Concert, Saturday, November 4. The public is invited to attend this outstanding concert on November 4 at 5:00pm at TWU's Margo Jones Performance Hall.
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Guyer Wildcat Band Finishes 4th in US Bands Contest
In prelims, the Guyer Wildcat Marching Band placed 1st out of 10 bands in their class, earned the Outstanding Music and Percussion Caption Awards, & ranked 5th overall out of 21 bands. The GHS Band advanced to finals with the top 12 bands to earn a 4th place finish overall.
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Ryan and Braswell Present Fall Theatre Productions
Ryan High School and Braswell High School Theatre companies kick off the season with Arsenic and Old Lace, premiering Thursday, September 28 and A Midsummer Night's Dream, premiering Thursday, October 5.
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Sounds of the Stadium Set for October 2
The show will feature performances by all Denton ISD high school and middle school bands. A special grand finale will feature all four high school bands on the field with the UNT Green Brigade Marching Band.
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Guyer Art Students Receive VASE Gold Seal Recognition
Guyer High School is proud to announce that four talented students and their artwork advanced to the State level and beyond at VASE, the Visual Art Scholastic Event in April 2017. These four students are the first to earn a Letterman in Art at Guyer.
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Half of the TMEA All-Region Jazz Ensemble from Denton ISD
These students now qualify to audition in October for the TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble, and have the honor of performing in concert with the All-Region Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 19 at Northwest High in Justin.
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Jackie deMontmollin Named District’s Director of Fine Arts
The associate director of theatre education for the University of Houston, has been named the district’s new director of fine arts. Dr. deMontmollin will step into the role vacated by David McCullar, who retired in June after more than 40 years in education.
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Eddy Russell Named District’s Assistant Director of Fine Arts
Eddy Russell, director of bands at Ryan High School, has been named the district’s assistant director of fine arts. Mr. Russell will work closely with Dr. Jackie deMontmollin, who was named the district’s fine arts director, in continuing the strong artistic culture of Denton ISD and the communities it serves.
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Mary Brown Named New Band Director at Ryan High School
Mary Brown, assistant director of bands at Ryan High School, has been named the new director of bands at Ryan High. Mrs. Brown will be taking over for Eddy Russell, who was recently named the district’s assistant director of fine arts.
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Guyer Theatre earns Dallas Summer Musicals HSMTA Kudos
Guyer High School Theatre is one of a handful of programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to deliver top-notch dramatic performances during the school year to earn multiple nominations at the annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Award nominations.
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Guyer places fourth at UIL One-Act Play State Meet
Guyer High School’s theatre program placed fourth in the 6A competition at the University Interscholastic League One-Act Play State Meet, with two students earning individual honors.
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Denton orchestra hosting animal adoption awareness concert on May 28
Denton High School’s orchestra will host an awareness concert at the Linda McNatt Animal Shelter from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, in support of the shelter’s pet adoption program.
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Denton, McMath jazz bands joining for spring concert on May 26
Denton High School and McMath Middle School’s jazz bands will join for a special spring concert on Thursday, May 26, with free admission for all.
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Annual district art show hosting opening reception on May 18
“On the Square, Outside the Box,” Denton ISD’s annual art show, will host its gallery-opening reception on Thursday, May 18, with the exhibit slated to remain on display through May 22.
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Denton percussion students honored in top-tier activities
Following a critically acclaimed performance at the National Percussion Festival in March, several Denton High School percussion students have been honored for their skills and achieved several first-time honors for Denton ISD.
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Denton Bronco band hosting annual spring concert on May 17
Denton High School’s band program will host its annual spring concert at on Tuesday, May 17, marking the end of its 2015-16 performance season.
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High school choirs joining for concert at TWU on May 14
Choirs from Denton ISD’s three comprehensive high schools – Denton, Guyer and Ryan – will join for a concert at Texas Woman’s University on May 14, with tickets costing just $5.
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Guyer band hosting spring concert, elementary bash in early May
Guyer High School’s band program will host two major events – its annual spring show and a bash for elementary students – in early May to cap its musical season.
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Golf tournament raising funds for Guyer band set for May 23
The Guyer High School Band Booster Club will host a golf tournament May 23, with sponsorship opportunities and registration available immediately for community members looking to support the organization’s namesake musical program.
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Denton ISD receives national recognition as best musical community for 10th straight year
For the 10th consecutive year, the NAMM Foundation has awarded Denton ISD with its Best Communities for Music Education distinction, placing it among just 476 education systems across the country to earn the honor in 2016.
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Golf tournament benefiting Harpool band set for April 11
A golf tournament raising funds for the Harpool Middle School band will take place April 11 in Lantana, providing community members with a chance to support one of their school’s fine arts programs with a round of golf.
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District 5th grade honor choir performing at Denton High on April 2
Denton ISD’s fifth-grade honor choir will host its ninth annual performance on Friday, April 2, at Denton High School.
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District high schools qualify 45 students for UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition
Denton, Guyer and Ryan high schools recently combined to send 45 Denton Independent School District musicians to the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition.
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Ryan Strutters celebrating 20 years with annual spring show March 10-12
The Ryan High School Strutters drill team will present its annual spring from March 10-12 in celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary.
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Fillies Follies dance shows set for March 4, 5 at Denton High
Denton High School’s Fillies drill team will host its annual show on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, with tickets available for just $5 for students and children and $10 for adults.
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Denton percussion ensemble holding sale on Feb. 20 to raise funds for trip
Denton High School’s varsity percussion ensemble will host a sale in the school cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, to raise funds to perform at the National Percussion Festival in Indianapolis.
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Junior Fillies dance clinic set for Saturday, Feb. 27
Denton High School’s dance team, the Fillies, will host its annual spring dance clinic from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 27. Registration is just $25 per child before Monday, Feb. 22.
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Guyer band hosting Carnegie Hall preview concert on Feb. 4
The Guyer High School band will host a preview concert on Thursday, Feb. 4, of its upcoming performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, with free admission for all.
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Ryan Strutters hosting annual junior dance clinic on Feb. 6
Young dancers are invited to the Ryan High School Strutters’ annual dance clinic on Saturday, Feb. 6, with registration starting at just $20.
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Bronco band hosting annual mattress sale on Feb. 28
The Denton High School Band will host its annual mattress sale fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in the school cafeteria.
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High school students represent district on all-state dance team
Denton ISD’s three comprehensive high schools were each represented on the Texas Dance Educators Association’s all-state dance team, learning more about their craft at a convention that includes workshops, leadership training and other classes.
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Denton, Guyer color guards receive high marks in first competitions
Color guards from Denton and Guyer high schools recently received high marks in their respective competitions at Lewisville High School, with each group finishing near the top of its class.
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Guyer’s Josh Mistrot, Connor Wooley named to all-state band
Guyer High School senior euphoniumist Josh Mistrot and junior trombonist Connor Wooley earned places on the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band, making them the first Guyer students in five years to represent the school on the prestigious group.
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Guyer hosting youth cheer clinic on Jan. 23
Guyer High School will host its annual Junior Wildcat youth cheerleading clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with children from 4 years old to the fifth-grade level invited to participate.
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Three district students named to all-state choir
Three Denton ISD students earned spots on the 2016 Texas Music Educators Association’s All-State Choir, with two of the students earning the top spot possible.
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Nine district students named to freshman all-region bands
Nine freshmen from Denton, Guyer and Ryan high schools have earned placed on the TMEA’s 5A Region 2 or 6A Region 2 band, joining 23 of their upperclassmen peers who were named to the TMEA all-region bands.
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Ryan bands to host annual Winter Band Concert on Dec. 15
The Ryan High School wind symphony, symphonic band and concert band will team up to host their annual Winter Band Concert at 7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the school auditorium.
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Guyer Choir hosting annual Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 11 & 12
Guyer High School choir will host a Feast of Carols and Madrigal Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the school commons.
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Guyer Silverados jewelry fundraiser taking place Dec. 8
Women’s jewelry boutique Kendra Scott, located at 321 Grand Ave. W. in Southlake, will host a fundraiser for the Guyer Silverados from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting the drill team.
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Two Guyer art students combine to win $2,500 in scholarships
Guyer High School art students Addison Stevens and Siany Kloss combined to win $2,500 in scholarships as a result of placing first and second in the Dallas Public Library’s “Creating New Worlds: Teen Art Contest.”
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Ryan, Strickland jazz bands to perform concert Nov. 17
Ryan High School and Strickland Middle School are partnering for a free jazz band concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Ryan High auditorium.
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Six Denton ISD students earn spots in all-state orchestras
Six students from Denton Independent School District’s Guyer and Ryan high schools have won spots in the Texas Music Educators Association’s all-state orchestras, with Guyer placing a school-record five students to the groups.
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Denton High jazz bands hosting Nov. 19 fall concert
Denton High School jazz bands will host their fall concert on Nov. 19, with tickets on sale now for just $5 for adults and $3 for students and children.
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Denton High hosting November ‘Romeo and Juliet’ performances
Fans of Shakespeare can watch one of the playwright’s classic tales unfold locally in November when Denton High School hosts multiple performances of “Romeo and Juliet.”
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Harpool hosting ‘Legally Blonde Jr.’ musical in November
Harpool Middle School families and community members looking for a taste of musical comedy with a Hollywood flair won’t find anything to object to in November when students host performances of the “Legally Blonde Jr.” musical.
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Guyer hosting November ‘Mary Poppins’ musical performances
Guyer High School will host multiple performances of its “Mary Poppins” musical in November, with tickets to the family-friendly event available for just $10.
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Guyer Silverados hosting ‘spooktacular’ dance clinic on Oct. 31
Children in kindergarten through eighth grade interested in learning new dance moves are invited to the Guyer Silverados dance team’s annual Junior Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 31, when they can also enjoy some Halloween festivities.
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Area UIL marching band contests rescheduled
As a result of inclement weather, the UIL has rescheduled the majority of area marching band competitions in the state from Saturday, Oct. 24, to later dates, including competitions impacting Denton ISD.
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Denton ISD bands join for annual ‘Sounds of the Stadium’ concert on Oct. 26
Bands from all 10 of Denton ISD’s comprehensive secondary schools – seven middle and three high schools – will join for a special free performance on Oct. 26 when they host the 11th annual “Sounds of the Stadium” concert in coordination with the University of North Texas.
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Denton High orchestra hosting Oct. 27 senior scholarship benefit concert
Denton High School’s orchestra will host a concert to benefit the campus senior scholarships from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, with several local guest artists joining the performance.
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District bands advance to finals at local marching contest
Denton Independent School District marching bands from Denton, Guyer and Ryan high schools each advanced to the finals of the recent US Bands Marching Music Series competition at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.
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Denton High hosting mystery dinner theatre performance on Oct. 24
Denton High School will host a special one-time mystery dinner theatre performance on Oct. 24, where the audience is part of the show.
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Five Denton jazz students named to regional ensemble
Five Denton High School student jazz musicians recently earned chairs in the Texas Music Educators Association’s Region 2 5A/6A Jazz Ensemble, giving the school a quarter of the band’s 20 spots.
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Ryan band to take part in National Memorial Day Parade in US capital
The Ryan High School band has been selected to represent the state of Texas in the National Memorial Day Parade, sending the group to the U.S. capital on May 30, 2016, to honor U.S. soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend the country.
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Ryan Strutters hosting Junior Drill Team Clinic on Sept. 19
Ryan High School’s Strutters drill team invites girls in kindergarten to eighth grade to join its annual clinic on Saturday, Sept. 19, to learn dance routines directly from the Strutters themselves.
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Denton High percussion ensemble to perform at National Percussion Festival
The Denton High School Varsity Percussion Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2016 Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, presented by Yamaha and organized by Music for All, one of the nation’s most prestigious festivals for school instrumental music ensembles.
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Local concert on July 16 raises funds for Ryan band
An upcoming concert at Denton Independent School District’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex will raise funds for the Ryan High School band, featuring world-class performances throughout the night.
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Ryan students given statewide music award by TMEA
Ryan High freshmen Luke Owens, Skarleth Santibanez and Arielle Smith were honored by the TMEA for the outstanding commitment to scholastic merit, musicianship and citizenship within their school and community.
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Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest recognizes 26 Denton ISD students
More than two dozen Denton and Ryan students placed at the recent Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, with the musicians walking away with “excellent” or “superior” ratings.
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Denton High hosting jazz concert on May 27
Denton High School’s jazz bands will host a concert with a special guest artist at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the school’s auditorium.
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District student art to be hosted at UNT on the Square show
Art from students across Denton ISD will be hosted by UNT on the Square beginning with an opening show on May 15. At 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, a special opening reception will be held at UNT on the Square, located at 109 N. Elm St. in Denton.
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Myers student wins Mellow Mushroom art mural contest
Myers Middle School eighth-grader Jordyn Wiley’s design for a mural will soon be seen by hundreds of patrons of a local restaurant, as it will be featured for a year in Denton’s Mellow Mushroom.
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Guyer’s Katelyn Cave to perform on Broadway following state best actress win
The Dallas Summer Musicals has named Guyer High School senior Katelyn Cave the best actress of the High School Musical Theatre awards, sending her to New York to perform on Broadway.
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Denton High hosting annual Percussion Bash on May 1
Denton High School’s band will host its annual Percussion Bash at 7 p.m. May 1, also featuring performances from feeder middle schools. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
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District 5th Grade Honor Choir hits the right notes at concert
The Denton ISD Fifth Grade Honor Choir hosted its eighth annual concert at Saturday, March 28, at the Denton High School auditorium. Michael Chandler, a two-time winning Teacher of the Year in the Lewisville Independent School District, served as guest conductor.
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Denton students help test 3D pen prior to consumer version
Students at Denton High School have been testing a new 3D pen, and soon their hard work will likely result in a product for consumers. Students have been providing feedback about the 3DFormer pen, which is now on Kickstarter for a commercial release.
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Denton High hosting Orchestra String Fling on April 7
Denton High School will host its annual Orchestra String Fling at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, giving attendees a glimpse at about a dozen award-winning student orchestra groups. The event showcases orchestras for Denton High and its feeder elementary and middle schools.
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District 5th Grade Honor Choir annual concert set for March 28
The Denton ISD Fifth Grade Honor Choir will host its eighth annual concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Denton High School auditorium.
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34 students qualify for State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Denton and Ryan students combined to earn a total of 51 medals, with 34 of the medal-winning musicians advancing to the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition May 29 and 30 at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Denton ISD elementary student artwork showcased at exhibit
March is Youth Art Month, and Denton ISD elementary students were honored in style at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, with an exhibit dedicated solely to their work.
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Student plant artwork to be recognized on March 24
Artwork from four Denton ISD elementary schools will be recognized on Tuesday, March 24, as part of the Texas Native Plant Art Exhibition, with student pieces displayed at several local locations for months.
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Students from three elementary schools have artwork displayed at State Capitol
Eight Denton ISD elementary students were recognized by the district for their outstanding artwork, and three of those students will have their art displayed at the State Capitol for Texas Art Education Association's Youth Art Month Capitol Celebration.
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Golf tournament benefiting Harpool band set for March 2
A four-man scramble golf tournament raising funds for the Harpool Middle School band will take place March 2 in Lantana, providing community members with a chance to support their school with a round of golf.
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Junior Fillies Dance Clinic taking place Feb. 14
Denton High School’s Fillies drill team will host its annual dance clinic for girls from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 14, with registration now available. At the Junior Fillies Dance Clinic, girls will learn from Fillies directors Kerri Burgess and Kristina Shelburne as well as the drill team themselves.
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Annual Fillies Follies show at Denton High School set for Feb. 20, 21
Denton High School’s Fillies drill team will perform its annual performance Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21, showcasing their dancing abilities. The variety show, which will take place at 7 p.m. both days, features various dance routines and skits.
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Four Denton ISD students named to TMEA all-state choir
Students from each of Denton ISD’s three high schools were recently named to the Texas Music Educators Association’s all-state choir, the top vocal honor in the state. The students will next perform at the 2015 TMEA State Convention in San Antonio.
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District to have 81 students perform in North Texas Children’s Choir
A total of 81 students from eight Denton ISD campuses will represent the district in the 2015 North Texas Metroplex Children’s Choir. Students were primarily selected based on audition processes.
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Denton High performance of ‘Mame’ musical set for Jan. 22-24, 29-31
The Denton High School theatre program will present its first performance, “Mame,” of 2015 in two runs set to take place Thursday, Jan. 22, through Saturday, Jan. 24, and Thursday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Ryan High choir winter concert set for Dec. 15
The Ryan High School choir will perform its winter concert, “Sounds of the Season,” in the school auditorium on Monday, Dec. 15. Holiday melodies will be performed at the concert, which begins at 7 p.m., with general admission beginning at 6:45 p.m.
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TMEA names 40 Denton ISD students to region bands
Denton ISD’s three high schools accounted for 40 students named to the 5A Region II and 6A Region II bands, beating out hundreds of other students from North Texas schools. Guyer had 15 students selected to a region band, followed by Denton with 14 and Ryan with 11.
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Guyer fine arts department to host annual Holiday Mosaic on Dec. 9, 11
Guyer High School’s fine arts department is hosting its annual fine arts Holiday Mosaic at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Thursday, Dec. 11, in the school auditorium, located at 7501 Teasley Lane.
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Denton High orchestra to host Dec. 11 holiday concert
The Denton High School orchestra will host a free holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 11, as a final performance before the district’s winter break. “Home for the Holidays” will take place in the Denton High auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. and is expected to last roughly two hours.
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Myers student artwork made from litter recognized by city
Artwork created with recycled materials by students from Myers Middle School was recognized by the city of Denton’s “Trash into Art” contest on Friday, Dec. 5. Photos of the student artwork were displayed in the Denton County Courthouse on the Square for the annual holiday lighting festival.
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Guyer choice hosting Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 12, 13
Guyer High School's choir will host a Feast of Carols and Madrigal Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the school commons. Tickets are $20 per person and will be only sold in advance at the Guyer front office.
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Pecan Creek hosting Winter Art Show on Dec. 4
Pecan Creek Elementary student artwork will be on display at the school on Dec. 4 for the school’s Winter Art Show, and students will also perform music throughout the evening. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will feature each grade level performing a holiday song.
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Guyer, Ryan students named to TMEA all-state orchestra
Guyer High School violinist Inki Lee and Ryan High School bassist Harry Dearman earned places on the All-State Philharmonic and Symphonic Orchestra, respectively, beating hundreds of competing musicians for the honors.
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Harpool to host ‘Seussical, Jr.’ musical Nov. 20-22
The Harpool Middle School theatre program will perform its first revival musical show, “Seussical, Jr.,” in the school cafetorium Nov. 20-22, providing audiences with entertaining renditions of Dr. Seuss classics.
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Guyer theatre performing musical 'Pippin' Nov. 13-15
The Guyer High School theatre department will perform its first musical of the year, “Pippin,” Nov. 13-15. “Pippin” will be presented 7:30 p.m. each evening in the school auditorium, with tickets costing $10 per person.
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Elementary students create artwork on local building
When a car crashed into the side of the Center for the Visual Arts last year, it damaged paneling on the side of the building that would obviously need to be repaired. When thinking about how to repair the facility, its leaders quickly realized beauty could come from the damage.
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Guyer to host 8th annual craft show on Nov. 8
Guyer High School will host its eighth annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 8, a day of shopping, food, fun and entertainment. The craft show will begin at 9 a.m. at the school, located at 7501 Teasley Lane in Denton, and end at 4 p.m.
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Denton ISD bands earn best rating available at region meet
Marching bands from Denton, Guyer and Ryan high schools each earned the Division I rating at the UIL Region 2 East Zone competition, the highest honor available. As a result of the ratings, Guyer and Ryan will advance to the area round on Oct. 25 at Chisholm Trail High School in Fort Worth.
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Denton ISD marching bands prepare for Oct. 18 UIL competitions
Denton ISD’s three high school marching bands will participate in the UIL’s Region 2 Marching Band Contest on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the district’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.
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Denton High band hosting marching competition Oct. 11
Denton ISD’s three high school marching bands will perform at the U.S. Bands Music in Motions Series on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the district’s C.H. Collins Stadium. The event, hosted by the Denton High School band, will feature 14 Texas marching bands.
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McMath jazz band wins prestigious national honor
McMath Middle School’s Tiger Jazz Band has been named a 2014 National Jazz Honors recipient by the Foundation for Music Education, the organization’s highest honor for a the ensemble type.
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Silverados junior dance clinic set for Saturday, Oct. 11
Guyer High School’s dance team, the Silverados, will host their Junior Silvos dance clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at GHS Dance Studio and Wildcat Gym.
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Ryan High presenting musical “Honk!” Oct. 9-11, 16-18
Ryan High School Theatre will be presenting the Olivier-award winning musical comedy “Honk!” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, through Saturday, Oct. 11, and Thursday, Oct. 16, through Saturday, Oct. 18, at the school’s auditorium.
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DHS Band hosting annual Golden Triangle Classic on Oct. 4
The Denton High School Band will be hosting the 11th annual Golden Triangle Classic at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex. This year’s contest will feature 28 high school marching bands from various classification levels across the state.
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Adkins teacher named to state art leadership team
Adkins Elementary art teacher Kelley Quinn McGee has been appointed as the Region 11 representative on the Texas Art Education Association Leadership team. Tim Lowke, TAEA president, appointed McGee to the position in September.
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Stephens student’s art to be featured at TAEA conference
Anthony Xiao, a fifth-grade student at Stephens Elementary, was recently honored by the Texas Art Education Association by having his artwork featured across the state. Anthony’s artwork was selected as the centerpiece for marketing the TAEA’s annual conference.
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Harpool Band to perform at Music for All National Festival
Harpool Middle School’s Symphonic Band will be performing at the 2015 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis this coming March. The Harpool Symphonic Band is one of only five middle school bands from across the United States selected to perform at this year’s festival.
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District choir students earn 35 medals at UIL state solo and ensemble contest
Denton Independent School District high school choir students accounted for 35 medals at the recent UIL state solo and ensemble contest at the University of Texas at Austin. Among the awards were 14 solo and five ensemble "superior" (or gold) ratings.
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Denton High, Guyer High compete in state UIL Academic meet
Denton and Guyer High schools recently represented Denton ISD at the annual 4-A University Interscholastic League state academic meet at the University of Texas at Austin this past week, with three students being named state champions in their respective events.
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Guyer orchestra director hosting album release, concert June 3
Michelle Hanlon, orchestra director at Guyer High School, will host an event promoting her debut album and feature a live performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, in the Guyer High School auditorium.
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High schools combine to qualify 12 students for UIL state academic meet
Denton Independent School District high school students recently competed in their respective regional UIL academic meets and accounted for 12 individual qualifiers and four alternates for the UIL Class 4A state academic meet.
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District and UNT partnering to host student art show on the square
Denton Independent School District’s Fine Arts Department is partnering with the University of North Texas to host a district art show May 29 through June 7 at UNT on the Square, located at 109 N. Elm St.
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Denton High School students showcase their 3D art talents
Denton High School students recently displayed their artistic abilities through a fast-growing medium by creating artwork with a 3D printer and pens.
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Guyer Theatre earns seven musical award nominations
Guyer High School Theatre is one of a handful of programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to deliver top-notch dramatic performances during the school year to earn multiple nominations at the annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Award nominations.
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Guyer winter drum line wins title, color guard earns top-five finish
The Guyer High School Winter Drum Line was recently named the North Texas Colorguard Association’s Scholastic Open champion.
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Ryan High student selected to TMEA all-state orchestra
Harry Dearman, sophomore at Ryan High, recently represented the Denton Independent School District on the Texas Music Educators Association all-state orchestra.
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Ginnings, Stephens students’ artwork displayed at State Capitol
A pair of Denton ISD students from Ginnings Elementary and Stephens Elementary each had their artwork displayed at the State Capitol and Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin as part of the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Capitol Celebration.
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District high school choirs to partner for special concert at TWU
The Denton Independent School District’s three comprehensive high schools will perform together in a Choral Masterwork Series Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Margo Jones Auditorium at Texas Woman’s University.
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DHS Band hosting percussion bash concert May 2
The Denton High School Band will host a concert featuring the students in the percussion program at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the school auditorium.
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District 5th Grade Honor Choir hits right notes in annual concert
The Denton ISD Fifth Grade Honor Choir recently hosted its seventh annual concert at the Denton High School auditorium. The Honor Choir annually features the top performers from each elementary campus choir. The event also featured special performances by choral clusters from Denton High School.
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McNair, Newton Rayzor student artwork on display at local library
Paintings from fourth-grade students of McNair and Newton Rayzor elementary schools are currently on display at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St., for the Texas Native Plant Art Exhibition.
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Harpool orchestra honors retired Denton High director
The Harpool Middle School Orchestra recently performed a piece composed by a retired Denton High director at the 2014 National Orchestra Festival in Louisville, Ky. The orchestra originally planned to honor retired director Carold Nunez at the competition in Kentucky but will now honor him March 19 in Denton.
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Denton ISD places eight students on TMEA all-state choir list
Denton Independent School District choir students accounted for eight members or alternates on the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Denton, Guyer and Ryan High School each placed at least one student on the list.
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Students representing DISD in Metroplex Children’s Choir
Ninety-three students from seven Denton ISD campuses will represent the district in the 2014 North Texas Metroplex Children’s Choir. These students are part of the more than 250 students from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area selected to the choir.
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DISD schools place 38 students on all-region bands
Denton ISD band students accounted for 27 members or alternates on the two TMEA all-region bands. Students from Ryan, Denton and Guyer high schools auditioned for spots on the TMEA Class 5A and Class 4A Region 2 all-region bands and were then selected to one of the two bands.
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District places 55 middle school students on TMEA all-region choir
The Denton Independent School District’s seven middle schools each placed at least one student on the Texas Music Educators Association all-region choir, giving the district a total of 55 members on this year’s chorale group.
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Guyer Theater presenting 'Les Miserables' Nov. 14-16
Guyer High’s theater department will be presenting the Tony-award winning musical “Les Miserables” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, through Saturday, Nov. 16, at the school’s auditorium, located at 7501 Teasley Lane.
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Harpool orchestra selected to play at national competition
Harpool Middle School’s CD Orchestra was recently selected to participate in the American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival in Louisville, Ky., in March. Harpool is one of only three middle schools selected for the honor.
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Denton ISD high schools place 73 students on TMEA all-region orchestra
Denton Independent School District orchestra students accounted for 73 members or alternates on the two all-region Texas Music Educators Association orchestras. Denton ISD finished with 39 students and five alternates on the high school orchestra and 22 students and seven alternates on the intermediate orchestra.
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Denton, Guyer marching bands advance to UIL 4A area contest
The district’s two Class 4A high schools recently competed at the UIL Region 2 competition at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex and advanced to the UIL area round competition in Justin with their performances.
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A dozen students to have artwork on display at state art conference
Twelve Denton ISD students from six elementary schools will have their artwork displayed at the Anatole in Dallas as part of the Texas Art Education Association’s 51st annual state conference in November.
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Guyer, Ryan bands earn top-15 finish at Golden Triangle Classic
The district’s three high schools performed at the 10th annual Golden Triangle Classic last weekend, thrilling the hometown fans with a pair of top 15 finishes and an excellent exhibition.
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RHS Theatre presenting 'Peggy Sweetwater' Oct. 17-19 and 24-26
The Ryan High School Theatre Department is presenting the comedy, “The Attempted Murder of Peggy Sweetwater,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26 at the school’s Black Box Theater, located inside the campus at 5101 E. McKinney St.
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Students’ artwork displayed at TASA/TASB conference
A trio of Denton Independent School District campuses had student artwork displayed in an art exhibit at the recent Texas Association of School Boards and School Administrators Conference in Dallas.
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DHS Band hosting annual Golden Triangle Classic Oct. 5
The Denton High School Band will be hosting the 10th annual Golden Triangle Classic at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.
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Guyer Theater presenting 'In the Heights' Sept. 5-7 and 12-14
Guyer High School Theater students will be presenting the Tony-award winning “In the Heights” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, through Saturday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept.12, through Saturday, Sept. 14, at the school’s auditorium, located inside the campus at7501 Teasley Lane.
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