Many Brook Hill Lower School students received recognition for their outstanding work in the Arts during Fine Arts Week at Brook Hill. Art teacher, Mrs. Allen, announced student awards for judged art. First, second, and third place ribbons were awarded at each grade level. The results at each grade level are listed here in first, […]
Music teacher, Mr. Pierce recently awarded music achievement certificates based on character attributes of several famous composers and musicians. The George Gershwin Award These students have exceptional drive and determination to succeed. Harper Harrison, Robert Love, Julianna Mize, Brooklyn Davis, Kaylee Koenig, Grayson Murray, and Katelynn Henics The Johann Sebastian Bach Award These students demonstrate a great desire to […]
Brook Hill 6th grade cellist, Hayden Gardner will perform a solo this Sunday, March 2nd at the 2014 East Texas Music Teachers Association (ETMTA) Accompanying Festival held at the Braithwaite Recital Hall on the UT Tyler campus, 3:00pm performance. This festival is designed to give young piano students the opportunity to develop accompanying skills and provide the […]
The Bible states in First Corinthians 13:13 that there are three things that will endure: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love. Fourth graders from Mrs. Dawkin’s class presented their chapel service message based on love. Love is mentioned over 500 times in the Bible and according to fourth graders can be found 700 times […]
Art students went to Dallas to visit International artist, Steve Ko, at his studio and gallery. Ko gave a live demonstration of an oil painting from a model and talked about the painting process when using oil. Ko shared many personal experiences about his work ethic as well as the rigor and discipline it takes […]
The Upper School Guard Chorale had a successful day at the TAPPS Region Vocal Meet on Thursday. Three ensembles ( mixed group of guys and girls and also two girls’ groups) received Superior ratings and will advance to the state meet in March. Also, ten soloists received Superior ratings and will also advance to the […]
Yearly SOFA Valentine/’Hershey’s’ Chocolate Bar Sales are underway! Once again love, friendship and admiration are in the air! Please help support SOFA (Supporters of Fine Arts) by purchasing your special someone a Valentine Carnation or ‘Hershey’s’ Chocolate Bar. Orders are due by Monday, February 10th, and can be dropped off in the Valentine boxes at […]
Our first order of t-shirts and yard sings for our fine arts students are in! If you missed the first round of orders, don’t worry, we are having a second round – so order yours today! Artwork was designed by BH freshman, Maddi Travis. The Order form is here SOFA MERCH ORDER FORM 2014
Freshman, Julia Ha, spent many hours preparing for her orchestra competition on the piano in the boarding house this week! So proud of her hard work and dedication – watch the video here: [wpvideo G6XpGbwu] All that work payed off as she and other students receive superior ratings! Four Small Ensemble performances by Varsity Orchestra […]
Please plan on attending our SOFA meeting Next Tuesday! When: Next Tuesday February 4, 2014 Where: Mr. Ballard’s Room Time: 6:00 pm We will be discussing and planning for our Valentine Carnations sales, upcoming Spring Musical, “Hello Dolly,” and our annual Fine Arts Banquet. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Please come and […]
Last weekend our Middle School students brought Broadway to Brook Hill! In the first act Drama students performed a comedic version of A Christmas Carol gone wrong. After intermission, MS Choir students put a spin on the traditional Nativity story with a musical about a Falafel House in Bethlehem! The audience rolled in laughter and […]
“BE DISTINCTIVE AND BE PROUD!” If your child is an artist, a musician or an actor, it’s time to let the world know you are a proud supporter of fine arts education. Right now you have the opportunity to order a distinctive yard sign or tee shirt to proclaim your child’s fine arts achievement. The […]