Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education
Robert Floyd, Chairman:
512-452-0710, rfloyd@tmea.org
James M. Clarke, Executive Director
Arts Education Days at the Capitol
Monday and Tuesday, March 7-8 2011
An Invitation to all
Legislators,
Staff and Capitol Visitors:
On Monday and Tuesday, we hope you will join us in the Capitol Rotunda and on the South Steps to enjoy performances by outstanding arts students from throughout the state celebrating the importance of arts education. The event is hosted by the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education (TCQAE) which represents over 30 arts and education associations in Texas.
Schedule of Events
Monday, Mar. 7, 11 a.m.
Press Conference, Speaker’s Committee Room, 2nd Floor Capitol with Robert Floyd, Chair of the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education, Sen. Florence Shapiro, Chair of the Senate Education Committee and Rep. Rob Eissler, Chair of the House Public Education Committee.
Monday, Mar. 7, Noon to 1 p.m.
Student Performances in the Capitol Rotunda
Opening remarks by Sen. Florence Shapiro, Texas Commission on the Arts Executive Director Gary Gibbs and Robert Floyd, TCQAE Chair
- Marble Falls HS Jazz Band, Marble Falls
- Aldine Children's Honor Choir, Aldine
- Conroe Jr. High Honor Band, Conroe
- McCallum HS Musical Theatre, Austin
- Roanoke Elementary Choir, Northwest ISD, Roanoke
- Juan Seguin HS Chorale, Arlington
- Blue Belles Dance Team, Leander
- Garland HS Chamber Singers, Garland
Monday, Mar. 7, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. -
Student Performances on the Capitol South Steps
Opening remarks by James Clarke, TCQAE Executive Director
- Knox JHS Boys Choir, Conroe
- Garland HS Chamber Singers, Garland
- Austin Academy A Cappella Choir, Garland
- Knox JHS Varsity Chamber Orchestra, Conroe
- Bammel MS Varsity Choir, Spring
- Roanoke Elementary Choir, Roanoke
- Juan Seguin HS Chorale, Arlington
- Marble Falls HS Jazz Band, Marble Falls
- Aldine Children's Honor Choir, Aldine
- Conroe Jr. High Honor Band, Conroe
- McCallum HS Musical Theatre, Austin
- Pandemonium Steel Drum Band, Shoemaker HS, Killeen
- Blue Belles Dance Team, Leander
- Crockett HS Steel Drum Band, Austin
Tuesday, Mar. 8, Noon to 1 p.m. -
Student Performances in the Capitol Rotunda
Opening remarks by Sen. Florence Shapiro, Texas Commission on the Arts Executive Director Gary Gibbs and Robert Floyd, TCQAE Chair
- Longhorn Steel Band, Cedar Hill
- Georgetown Elem. Honors Choir, Georgetown
- Temple HS Encore, Temple
- Williams Elementary Wrangler Chorale, Katy
- Vivian Fields MS Symphonic Orchestra,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch - Carter HS Choir, Dallas
- Woodson Handbell Choir, Abiliene
- Longhorn Steel Band, Cedar Hill
- Dan L. Long MS Symphonic Band,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Tuesday, Mar. 8, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. -
Student Performances on the Capitol South Steps
Opening remarks by James Clarke, TCQAE Executive Director
- Georgetown Elem. Honors Choir, Georgetown
- McNeil HS Jazz Ensemble, Round Rock
- Brackenridge HS Varsity Choir, San Antonio
- Jenkins Elementary Orff Ensemble, Spring
- Paschal HS A Cappella Choir, Fort Worth
- Rockport-Fulton MS Buccaneer Band, Rockport
- Vivian Fields MS Symphonic Orchestra,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch - Carter HS Choir, Dallas
- Meyer Elementary Freedom Choir, Spring
- Longhorn Steel Band, Cedar Hill
- Temple HS Encore, Temple
- Williams Elementary Wrangler Chorale, Katy
- Dan L. Long MS Symphonic Band,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Monday, Feb. 26 through Friday, Mar. 6
Ground Floor of the Capitol Extension, South
Outstanding student artwork from across Texas will be featured on the as part of the Texas Art Education Association Youth Art Month Exhibit.
Funded in-part by the
