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The Southern Methodist University music education faculty recently selected Schrade Middle School’s head choir director, Mary Anne Clark, as the Meadows School of the Arts Young Music Educator of the Year.

Garland High School junior Zachary Nguyen and Lakeview Centennial High School junior Rafael Escalera were recently named 2018 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Outstanding Performers.

Eleven-year-old Michael Moore was among just 150 fourth, fifth and sixth-graders selected to perform with the Texas Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. More than 800 across the state auditioned for a spot.

Director of Visual and Performing Arts George Jones will be presented with the 2018 Lifetime Administrator Achievement Award at the Texas Bandmasters Association’s convention July 26 in San Antonio.

Rowlett High School’s Jolene Mollenkamp and Erin Vejjajiva both earned Gold Seals at the Texas Art Education Association’s state Visual Arts Scholastic Event.

Thanks to a group of Rowlett community members, several Rowlett High School students will soon make their dreams a reality. They will travel to Edinburgh, Scotland this summer to perform with the Eagle Theatre Company.

With a mission to provide exceptional education, Garland ISD knows it would not be possible without exceptional educators. Four in particular recently received prestigious awards and appointments.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, Garland ISD recently received its ninth Best Communities for Music Education title from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.