Arts

Hudson Hawk Band

Beginner Band rehearsing together for the first time.

The Hudson Band has 275 students in 6-8 grade.  We have 3 advanced bands, a beginner band where students learn in like-instrument classes, and a jazz band. 

So far this school year, we have had 27 students earn a spot in the GISD All-District Band and/or the TMEA Region 3 All-Region Band.  Of those students, 3 earned the distinction of being 1st chair.  Our students have earned 91 first division medals at the Solo & Ensemble competitions and 3 have been selected as outstanding soloists!  We will certainly add to that number when our beginner students participate in that contest in May.

In 2019 we became the first middle school in Garland ISD history to have 3 middle school bands earn the Sweepstakes award at the UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation.  Our Wind Symphony was ranked 6th in the region in their first time entering the TMEA CCC Honor Band Competition.  Our bands regularly receive superior ratings at contests and festivals around the DFW metroplex.  

Learn all about HMS Band and how to join.

Hudson Choir 

Choir singing at the Pre-UIL concert.

Our Hudson Choir has over 300 members and is AWESOME! These are just a few of our Hudson Choir accomplishments this school year.

GISD Solo and Ensemble Contest: All 12 soloists and 12 ensembles received top rating of "I". That adds up to 251 first division medals! We also had 5 students chosen as outstanding soloist!

Region 3 Choir: Hudson Choir had 35 students chosen for this huge honor, more than any other school in the region!

Learn all about the HMS Choir and how to join.

Hudson Theatre

Theater company production of "Offerings"

GISD Middle School Theatre Festival Production: "Offerings" by Alan Haehnel

The Hudson Theatre Company earned a superior rating at the 2021 GISD Middle School Theatre Festival, including five individual awards for our school.  The award recipients are listed below: 

 All Star Cast - Chloe Rex and Maci Barnes

All Star Tech - Kali Wards

Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Josh Keeling and Heaven Willis

Learn all about the HMS Theatre program and how to join.

Be a Garland ISD VIP 

With a special VIP pass, community members can get free general admission to many athletic and Fine Arts events at district facilities.

Visit the Garland ISD VIP pass page for more details.

Clear Bag Policy

To help ensure a safe and respectful environment for guests, Garland ISD has put into effect a Clear Bag Policy for all GISD middle and high school athletic events and fine arts performances.  

Learn more on our Clear Bag Policy page.