Fine Arts Programs
DMS Magnet Brochure (email Magnet Coordinator)
DMS Magnet Application
DMS Magnet Entrance Agreement Form
Magnet Meetings (English), (Spanish), and (Vietnamese)
Art: Students will be introduced to the Elements: Line, Form, Color, Value, Texture and the Principles: Balance, Rhythm, Variety and Harmony. Course includes drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics.
Band: Students will be taught proper technique, elements of music, and a variety of band music. Students are required to rent or own their own instrument and public performances are mandatory.
Choir: Students will learn the basics of musicianship, sight reading, music theory, and music history.
Dance: Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern Dance and history. Dance students will perform for School and Community Events.
Guitar: Students will learn classical, jazz, blues, rock, and folk performing styles.
Hand bells: Students will learn fundamentals of healthy ringing, plucking and mallet techniques.
Piano: Students will learn the concept of note reading, performance, repertoire, ear training, rhythm, piano technique, and harmony.
Theater Arts: Students will learn to improvise and write plays, express thoughts, apply effective acting techniques, design sets and costumes along with running the sound system and lights.
Band: Students will be taught proper technique, elements of music, and a variety of band music. Students are required to rent or own their own instrument and public performances are mandatory.
Choir: Students will learn the basics of musicianship, sight reading, music theory, and music history.
Dance: Students will learn Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern Dance and history. Dance students will perform for School and Community Events.
Guitar: Students will learn classical, jazz, blues, rock, and folk performing styles.
Hand bells: Students will learn fundamentals of healthy ringing, plucking and mallet techniques.
Piano: Students will learn the concept of note reading, performance, repertoire, ear training, rhythm, piano technique, and harmony.
Theater Arts: Students will learn to improvise and write plays, express thoughts, apply effective acting techniques, design sets and costumes along with running the sound system and lights.
FIne Arts Teachers
Ms. Christina Briscoe- Beginning Art
Miss Heather Lord- Dance
Mr. Matt Tavilson- Choir, Orchestra, Piano, and General Music
Mr. Arty Whittenberg-Band, Guitar, and General Music (Handbells)
Mrs. Chia-Han Yeh-Magnet Art
For more information regarding our Magnet Program, please contact Ms. Muriel Jones at [email protected] or by phone 713-434-5600.
Ms. Christina Briscoe- Beginning Art
Miss Heather Lord- Dance
Mr. Matt Tavilson- Choir, Orchestra, Piano, and General Music
Mr. Arty Whittenberg-Band, Guitar, and General Music (Handbells)
Mrs. Chia-Han Yeh-Magnet Art
For more information regarding our Magnet Program, please contact Ms. Muriel Jones at [email protected] or by phone 713-434-5600.