Second graders are studying the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian who was聽born聽 in the Netherlands in 1872.聽 After聽 learning聽that he was known for painting with vivid colors, Mrs. Renaud, our new lower school art teacher, taught students about primary colors.聽Then, the second graders聽incorporated their newfound knowledge to begin painting with beautiful colors. about primary colors
How in the world could you connect choir class with history? That’s what the American Freedom Museum is all about, so when Mrs. Eden’s choir visited the museum on Friday, they were in for a treat. The class period began with the class learning the history of our national anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. Students […]
Congratulations to the students who auditioned聽 for the Cadet Singers for 2014-2015. The following students聽 were selected to join this award winning performance group. Third Grade:聽 Karissa Dahn, Brooklyn Davis, Gracie Dawson, Grace Derryberry, Gemma Lake, Olivia Martin, Landry聽McNeel, Aaron Nguyen, Kayla Powell, Kurtlee Smith, Leah Statton, Drea Tonroy Fourth Grade:聽 Grady Ault, Cade Chesley, […]
Lower School students and their parents had the opportunity to learn about the string program offered at the Lower School at the Thursday, August 28th string meeting. 聽During聽the meeting, students new to the string program had an opportunity to try out a string instrument for the very first time! Parents and students unable to attend […]
Members of the Brook Hill Varsity String Ensemble performed for the Meadow Lake Senior Living Center Appreciation dinner on Wednesday, August 20th. The string ensemble provided music entertainment for two hours while residents enjoyed fellowship and a special elegant sit down dinner. It was a wonderful experience and opportunity for the students to use their […]
Looking for creative and artistic outlets for your son or daughter this summer? Here are some simple, fun, and creative art projects for your student of any age this summer: 1) Letter Art – Make a beautiful canvas with your student’s initials to decorate their room. Find the Instructions here:聽http://www.homemadeginger.com/2013/06/tutorial-kid-created-canvas-letter-art.html#comment-form 2) Credit Card Art […]
Change has been in the air this year in the art room at Brook Hill! With the arrival of new art teacher聽Tina Nivens at the helm, there has been quite a restructuring in the art curriculum. AP Studio Art courses have been added this year and the upper school curriculum has been adjusted in order […]
Summers in Texas can be brutal. The heat and humidity make enjoyable activities聽unbearable. If your son or daughter are anything like I was in Texas summers, you may find it difficult to get them off the couch to do something active or creative. Here are a few ideas to get your students out of the […]
This past weekend the Brook Hill Lower School Cadet Singers attended the Seasons in the Park Music Festival in Dallas, TX. The Cadet Singers performed Friday afternoon in the prestigious concert hall of the Meyerson Symphony Center in front of friends, family, and a panel of esteemed judges. After a day of fun at Six […]
Members of the Brook Hill Guard Chorale were invited to sing for an event honoring Mr. Al Herrington, brother of Mrs. Louise Ornelas. Mr. Herrington has been a long-time servant of the people of Smith County though various ministries, including the weekly Sonrise Prayer Breakfast that he began over 30 years ago. The group still […]
One of the strengths of our Fine Arts program in the middle school is the Fine Arts Rotation. During their 6th grade year, each student will rotate through our 4 fine arts classes: Orchestra, Choir, Drama, and Visual Arts. Students spend 9 weeks in each discipline and receive a thorough introduction. We believe this rotation […]
Thursday night our Orchestra and Cadet Singers showed off their musical abilities through a wonderful concert for our families! Various ensembles performed for the orchestra, and the level of ability and skill that our younger students already have is amazing! Following the orchestra performances, our Cadet Singers sang songs of praises to our great God. […]