Dear Music Teachers, You will be receiving the official contest information packet today 10/22 or Monday 10/25.  The packet includes important instructions, deadlines and release forms for the 2011 U.S. Army High School Drum Line & Mariachi Contest.  It is important that every student who will be performing and accompanying you to Sunset Station accurately [...]

We are closing in on announcing the final list of schools to compete in the 2011 U.S. Army High School Drum Line and Mariachi Contest. Only two spots remain open for the Mariachi contest as of the time and date of this announcement. Three spots remain open for the Drum Line Competition. Lots of newcomers [...]

The State Board of Education now requires middle schoolers to have one fine arts credit before graduation.  This is great news for music educators.  However, with growing classes, schools now face a shortage of musical instruments.  Many schools loan instruments to students and with an increase in class size, there’s a greater need for instruments. [...]

The Music In The Schools instrument drive is gearing up to be a great community event. Starting November 20, 2010, we will be accepting donation of new and used instruments to distribute to public schools accross the county. There are two drop off locations: Kick-Off: Saturday, November 20, 2010              Finale: Saturday, December 4, 2010 Universal [...]

We are half-way there! Nine schools from Bexar and surrounding counties have claimed their spot in the 2011 U.S. Army High School Drum Line & Mariachi Contest. Its gearing up to be another great year of high school entertainment and fun! Stay tuned….more news to come soon!