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!