Arts
Educating the whole child
The Visual and Performing Arts Department of Garland ISD is committed to the education of the whole child, and as a component of that education, we believe that:
- Every student should have a basic knowledge, skills and appreciation of the visual and performing arts.
- A quality arts education program will enable students to develop self-esteem, self-discipline, self-motivation, and cooperation necessary for success in life.
Art
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the art room
First grader Dezi Gonzalez drew and colored this portrait of Frida Kahlo in the style of Frida Kahlo.
Students in the upper grades created colorful alebrijes like those depicted in the movie Coco. These fictional creatures derived from the mind of Mexican artist Pedro Linares in the 1930s.
Art teacher: Ms. Hernández
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Music
All students will receive instruction in music weekly. Students are taught using Orff-Schulwerk approaches. While singing is a fundamental part of music, students also play a variety of instruments and explore music and movement through folk dance and improvisation. Students will also participate in creating and composing their own musical ideas throughout the year.
Music teacher: Ms. Zapata
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