Walton HS band members create a virtual showcase for state conference. The Walton HS Wind Symphony under the direction...
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In Cobb, we value the arts for the distinct and significant effect they have on the lives of our students both in the present and in their futures.
CCSD General Music Teacher Named GMEA Educator of the Year
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Dr. Craig Hurley is GMEA’s Educator of the Year for 2021. CCSD has another shining star to showcase! Dr....
Cobb General Music Teachers Love to Share General Music Knowledge
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Two Cobb County General Music Teachers Share Their Knowledge and Love of Music with a Neighboring District. Paige Dobbins...
CCSD Music Educators Engage in a Wonderful Day of Professional Learning
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Four Renowned Educators Share Strategies for Engagement. On January 5, 2021 directors from the CCSD Band and Orchestra programs...
CCSD Virtual Artist-in-Residence Program-An Amazing Opportunity
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0National and international performers, composers, and conductors speak with directors and students. The CCSD Artist-in-Residence program created by Harrison...
CCCEPA students get an exciting look into the world of opera
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0CCCEPA students are getting several opportunities to touch base with stars in the opera world. During the 20-21 school...
Kennesaw Mountain High School Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble Selected to Perform at GMEA Conference in 2021 and 2022
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Groups selected to represent CCSD at Georgia Music Educators Association Inservice Conference. The Kennesaw Mountain High School Wind Symphony,...
Hayes Elementary Music Students Team Up With Guest Artist
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0International artist Daria worked with music students at Hayes Elementary. Christina Vehar, the music teacher at Hayes Elementary School,...
Walton Chamber Orchestra Selected for National Recognition
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Mark of Excellence names Walton a Commended Winner! The Walton HS Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Perry Holbrook has...
Lassiter Chorus sings an innovative National Anthem
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Lassiter Chorus continues a long-standing tradition of singing the National Anthem at the Braves game! The chorus at Lassiter...
CCSD Musicians Selected to Perform in GMEA All-State Band and Orchestra
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Over 200 young musicians form the Cobb County School District received state’s highest honor for individual performance.
Eastvalley Elementary Chorus sings at Disney!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0How does an elementary school chorus make performing at Disney a reality for the students? Great kids and lots...
North Cobb High School Chorus students dazzled at L&L with their singing of the Star-Spangled Banner!!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0These talented NCHS students graciously shared their gift of song with district leadership.
CCSD Cellist to perform at Carnegie Hall for Second Time!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…again!
Dodgen Orchestra invited to prestigious national festival
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Students to perform for ASTA National Conference. The Dodgen Orchestra will perform in Orlando, Florida for a national panel...
Lovinggood Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus selected to sing at GMEA Convention in Athens, GA
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Eighth Grade Chorus at LMS receives this great honor from GMEA selection committee.
Sprayberry Band of Gold Has a Season of Success!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Sprayberry Marching Band enjoys competitive success and fosters teamwork.
28th Annual Elementary Honor Chorus was a HUGE success!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Our Elementary Honor Chorus students came together to share their love of singing with a packed audience!!
Congratulations to the Eastvalley Recorder Ninjas!
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Eastvalley Recorder Ninjas have been selected to be included in a new publication on Student Voice.
Cobb Musicians March Into Annual Band Exhibition
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Young musicians from across Cobb County will put their collective talents on display at the annual Cobb-Marietta Marching Band...
Garrett MS chosen for JumpStart Theatre Program
Kwesi Amuti, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0JumpStart partners with the Alliance Theatre and Garrett MS to create a new theatre program for middle schoolers. Garrett...
March celebrates Music in our Schools
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0With March being Music In Our Schools month, a month dedicated to supporting school music, this is a great...
Jessica Espinoza, CCSD’s newest Fine Arts PLS!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Fine Arts Department is pleased to welcome Jessica Espinoza as our new Fine Arts Professional Learning Specialist.
Fine and Performing Arts Accepts NEW Teacher Leader Candidates!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Welcome to the Teacher Leader Candidates for 2019-2020!!
Hightower Trail Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra performs at GMEA In service Conference
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Hightower Trail Middle School 8thGrade Orchestra, under the direction of Michael Tompkins and Paul O’Keefe, performed as a...
Pope HS Orchestra a Featured Performer at GMEA Conference
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Pope High School Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Corie Benton, was selected as a featured performance ensemble...
Hightower Trail Middle School Earns GMEA’s Music Program of the Year
Christopher Ferrell, , Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0The Hightower Trail Middle School music programs were recently recognized as the Georgia Music Educators Association Program of the...
Elementary Choral Festival…A Huge Success!!
Dr. Joseph Woodruff, , Academic & Learning Areas, Cobb Academics, Instruction & Innovative Practice, Performing Arts, Teaching & Learning, 0Elementary Choral Festival was held on February 14 and 15, 2019 at Piedmont Church.
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