KATY, TEXAS 411: 9 Times in 10 years - Katy ISD Named Among BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION. CONGRATULATIONS, KATY ISD!

KATY, TEXAS 411:  9 Times in 10 years -  Katy ISD Named Among BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION.  CONGRATULATIONS, KATY ISD!

(Breaking news:  May 11, 2011)

Ok, they did it again!  Katy ISD has been named among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, which recognizes schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment and support for music education. Katy ISD is one of only 14 districts in Texas to receive this recognition for 2011.

What kind of events do they have, you asked.  Tons.

Just recently, Katy ISD hosted its third Annual West Houston Jazz Festival. 

What is Annual West Houston Jazz Festival?

• Launched by: Katy ISD band directors

• Purpose:  As a way to provide a learning and performance venue to jazz students, while increasing exposure, education and entertainment to the Katy/West Houston area. 

• Attendance:  approximately 1600 patrons watched as nine Big Bands and six jazz combos from high schools and middle schools, as well as professional jazz musicians participated in the event this year.  Featured concerts were performed by the Dennis Dotson Quartet and the Stan Kenton Alumni Band.

WHAT ELSE:  Katy ISD students have had the chance to interact with some of the best in the business. 

• Example:  Norwegian-American composer Ola Gjeilo visited Taylor High School choir classes to meet and answer questions for students. 
  
• Example: Taylor HS students also recently had a chance to meet renowned composer and author, Dr. Morten Lauridsen during a presentation and student meet and greet.

Among the music programs offered to Katy ISD students include: string orchestra, full orchestra, choir vocal ensemble, marching band, concert band, jazz band and multiple individual events of solos and small ensembles.

Katy ISD is a TEA Recognized district serving more than 60,000 students. Covering 181 square miles west of downtown Houston, Katy ISD is comprised of 53 campuses, and with more than 7,600 employees is one of the largest employers in the West Houston area.

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I just LOVE KATY, TEXAS  (If you don't live here yet, we will save you a place!)

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