The fine art programs of HCISD’s secondary schools bring enrichment and tradition to our students and families. Read about our choirs, bands, drama groups, orchestras and more here.
Students are spreading holiday cheer as they perform carols for the community at the Performing Arts Center and various other locations. HCISD invites the community to get in the spirit...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk are "State Bound" as a result of their exciting performances at the 6A Area G...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band gave stellar performances at the 74th Pigskin Jubilee on October 22. Hosted at Boggus...
[caption id="attachment_16232" align="alignnone" width="980"] Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16233" align="alignnone" width="980"] Harlingen High School South Jazz Ensemble[/caption] Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Ensembles shined...
The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble will put on the performance of a lifetime as they play their hearts out before thousands of attendees at the Texas Music Educator’s Association...
Schools from across the district submitted artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in the Valley Morning Star’s Student Contest Summer Showcase on June 27. Adrianna...
Schools from across the district submitted artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in the Valley Morning Star's Student Content Summer Showcase on June 20. Brandon...
Gutierrez Middle School sixth-grade students Cadence Carpio and Natalie Gonzales were chosen to sing with the 2016 Texas Choral Directors Association Elementary Honor Choir. About 700 fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade choir...
Harlingen High School South Orchestra students will have the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and test their skills against the best musicians in the state. The following students have...
The Mighty Hawk Jazz Bands ended their season triumphantly. After winning first place at the Sweet 16 Rio Grande Valley Jazz Festival in April, the ensembles went on to play...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Ronnie Rios as Director of Music Education during their regular meeting on April 12. Rios continues to...
The Mighty Hawk Band has been quite busy over the last few weeks pleasing judges and audience members alike. The Varsity Wind Ensemble received the coveted “Sweepstakes” rating meaning...
Best of the best directors, actors, actresses, and producers from schools across the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District came together on April 19 for the 5th Annual Student Film Awards...
Carnegie Hall, a name synonymous with musical excellence, is the new ambition for middle school musicians at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. This quest to perform on one of...
Top Honors were earned as Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Bands competed in the 49th Annual TAMUK Jazz Festival in Kingsville on April 1-2, 2016. As...
Matthew Garcia arrives at his main campus after an off-sight orchestra class with a black viola case in one hand and his backpack hooked over the opposite shoulder. The talented...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHOA1X9pjNo&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] Whether its orchestra, band, choir, or visual art, fine arts programs can have a positive impact on a student’s life and are a key component in...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Music Department will be hosting the 15th Annual Bob Irby Memorial Scholarship Faculty Concert on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 P.M. The community is invited...
The Harlingen High School Choir program, under the Direction of Joel LaMar Cruz presents a Dinner Theatre Production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The musical comedy features music...
Members of Harlingen High School’s Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South’s Mighty Hawk Band have advanced to the highest level of performance for a high school band...
The Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble will be representing the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas at the 69th International Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in...
Students are spreading Christmas cheer as they perform carols for the community at the Performing Arts Center and various other locations. HCISD invites the community to get in the spirit of...
Three Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students now belong to a prestigious group of Texas musicians. Performing at the highest level, Israel Yanez and Josue Ayala from Harlingen High School...
On Friday, November 6, two of the largest and most successful programs in the Rio Grande Valley came together to thank the Harlingen community for supporting students with the passing...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band brought their marching season to a spectacular close at the 73rd Pigskin Jubilee on...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band came out on top this past weekend with dominating performances at the Donna Marching...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band saw their hard work pay off during this past weekend’s competitions. Both bands...
The Vela Middle School Percussion Ensemble has cadenced their way to the top once again. The ensemble, which consists of both seventh and eighth graders, took 1st place in the...
The Harlingen High School Big Red Cardinal Band and the Harlingen High School South Mighty Hawk Band saw an outstanding start to their contest season as they competed against the...
Students from the Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Jazz Bands shined bright at the TMEA Region 28 Jazz Band Auditions held at Harlingen High School on September...
Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on July 20th. Submission...
Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on July 13th. Submission...
Schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on July 6th. Submission...
Secondary schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on June 29th. Submission...
Secondary schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on June 22nd. Submission...
Secondary schools from across the district submitted student artwork created this past school year. The submissions below were featured in Valley Morning Star’s Student Content Summer Showcase on June 15. Submission...
Showcasing middle school and high school artists, the HCISD Art Show and Reception will be held on May 1 at the HCISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W. Wilson Rd. Community...
Certain personalities and musical preferences among students just seem to click. Such is the case with a group of four remarkable Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District musicians. Make no mistake;...
[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=423C2SJ-4zI[/youtube] A myriad of talented choir, band, orchestra, and jazz musicians can trace their beginnings to the halls of Memorial Middle School. From there, many have gone...
Upholding their tradition of Cardinal Pride, the Harlingen High School Varsity Men’s Choir will be heading to the TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) Convention to perform before thousands of conference...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's Music Department will be hosting the 14th Annual Bob Irby Memorial Scholarship Faculty Concert on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 P.M. The community is...
Not pictured: Jacob Fierro who was named to the All-State Men's Choir on January 27. January 27 update: Jacob Fierro - HHS Senior - Bass 1 has been named a member of the...
Continuing their tradition of excellence, Memorial Middle School Jazz Band Director James Keltner and Assistant Band Director Julissa Garcia, have been invited to present a clinic at this year’s TMEA...
[caption id="attachment_10701" align="alignnone" width="600"] Region 28 Symphonic Orchestra[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10702" align="alignnone" width="600"] Region 28 Middle School Orchestra[/caption] The High School Region 28 Symphonic Orchestra and the Region 28 Middle School Orchestra...
[caption id="attachment_10707" align="alignnone" width="600"] Members of the Middle School All-City Band rehearsing for their November 25 concert at the Performing Arts Center.[/caption] The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) recently awarded...
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be hosting musical events through the month of December. HCISD invites the community to come out and support our fine arts programs....
[caption id="attachment_10594" align="alignnone" width="650"] HHS and Cano (Navy) Region 28 Band Members[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10590" align="alignnone" width="650"] South and Cano (Gold) Region 28 Band Members[/caption] Over 60 members of the...
[caption id="attachment_10372" align="alignnone" width="600"] Left to Right: HHS Head Band Director Ronnie Rios, Myles Rosenbaum, Israel Yanez, Assitant Band Director Rob Larios[/caption] [caption id="attachment_10371" align="alignnone" width="300"] Left to Right: Ryan...