Denton ISD Fine Arts
Empowering Artistic Growth. Every Student. Every Day.
Welcome, New Fine Arts Faculty
Denton ISD introduces 31 outstanding faculty members to its Fine Arts team in the 2021-22 school year. We welcome all of these educators to their respective campuses and to a wonderful community that supports Fine Arts education.
Ariana Ayala, Blanton ES Music Teacher
Jarrod Beard, Ryan HS Assistant Band Director
Megan Beard, Bell ES Music Teacher
Kaitlyn Candler, Denton HS Head Choir Director
Alejandro Cervantes, Paloma Creek ES Music Teacher
Frank Chapple, Ryan HS Percussion Director
Michael Cleveland, Denton HS Head Theatre Director
Paige Darragh, Rodriguez MS Assistant Theatre Director
Jennifer Diaz, Pecan Creek ES Art Teacher
Dillon Downey, Virtual Academy Elem. Music Teacher
Julia Freund, Braswell HS Art Teacher
Leslie Heckmann, Rivera ES Music Teacher
Andrea Hinojosa, Harpool MS Assistant Theatre Director
Chika Hoskins, Providence ES Music Teacher
Rebekah Hurst, Braswell HS Art Teacher
William Kennedy, Braswell HS Art Teacher
Rhiannon Laxalt, Ginnings ES Art Teacher
Keane Pakdimounivong, Union Park ES Art Teacher
Larissa Perez, Houston ES Music Teacher
Amanda Potter, Rivera ES Art Teacher
Mikaela Pyle, Guyer HS Assistant Band Director
Kelsey Rowley, Rodriguez MS Art Teacher
Kimberly Rybowicz, Strickland MS Assistant Choir Director
Maggie Scoggins, Bell ES Art Teacher
Kerrie Shue, Myers MS Art Teacher
David Soward, Braswell HS Assistant Theatre Director
Amanda Stevener, McMath MS Dance Teacher
Stacy Weill, Myers MS Orchestra Director
Mikayla West, Virtual Academy Art Teacher
Sarah Wright, Guyer HS Assistant Orchestra Director
Robert Zimmerman, Strickland MS Art Teacher
Congratulations to Parker for being named a Jimmys Semifinalist. Denton ISD is extremely proud of Parker's national recognition for his outstanding work in theatre. Click here to read more about The Jimmys and the list of nominees.
UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performers
Denton HS Orchestra:
Maya Huber, Cello Solo
Guyer HS Orchestra:
Christian Luevano, Bass Solo
Ocean Xie, Violin Solo
Music Theatre International Show Premiered by Guyer Theatre
Bands Prepare for Upcoming Season
August 26, 7pm - Guyer HS vs Hebron at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
August 27, 7pm - Braswell HS vs Mesquite Horn at Mesquite Hanby Stadium
August 27, 7pm - Denton HS vs Lake Dallas at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex
August 28, 2pm - Ryan HS vs Longview in the Jerry Jones Classic at The Star in Frisco
Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) announced the 2021 winners of the 10th Annual DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). The awards ceremony was presented as a virtual livestream through DSM’s YouTube page on June 11. A total of 41 performances from 39 participating high schools were evaluated by a diverse group of highly qualified judges from the North Texas theatre community.
Guyer High School garnered ten nominations for its performances of two musicals, Bright Star and The Phantom of the Opera. Guyer won "Best Music Direction" for The Phantom of the Opera, Music Directed by Chris Crotwell. Parker Jackson, Class of 2021 graduate, was named Best Actor, and Emily Langley, Class of 2021 graduate, earned the theatre major scholarship award of $2,500 for her standout performance. Congratulations to these outstanding students and teachers for their continued success on the stage.
Click the link below to see the virtual gallery of student artwork.
http://www.watchdenton.org/in-the-community/art-gallery-3/2021-art-contest-submissions/
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Denton ISD Fine Arts
Dr. Jackie deMontmollin, Director
Eddy Russell, Assistant Director
Steve Bonham, Administrative Assistant
Becky Taylor, Administrative Assistant
Email: sbonham@dentonisd.org
Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/finearts
Location: 230 N. Mayhill Rd, Denton, TX 76208
Phone: 940-369-0228