ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 7, 2024) Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Rockwall has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. The Music Friendly Texas program, the first in the nation since introduced by TMO in 2016, seeks to foster […]
Rockwall, TX (May 20, 2024) – Thursday nights in Rockwall are extra special this summer as the city presents its annual series of Concerts by the Lake. Held at The Harbor between 7 and 9 p.m. each week from May through July, the concerts feature a wide assortment of musical artists. Performing next in the […]
FATE, TX (Aug. 26, 2022) The City of Fate’s annual community celebration, Celebrate Fate, is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 17 at Fate City Hall, 1900 CD Boren Parkway (adjacent to Robert Smith Family Park, 1220 CD Boren Parkway). This year, Celebrate Fate will feature the live music of 80s Gadgets, a […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (April 15, 2022) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the sixth year in a row. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Rockwall ISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, […]
Open House March 21-27 ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2022 — Keep Music Alive is excited to announce the 8th Annual Teach Music Week being celebrated Monday, March 21 through Sunday, March 27. This annual seven-day event encourages professional music schools, such as the Rockwall School of Music, to find ways to introduce people to […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 13, 2021 — Before the Rockwall School of Music began, the current owners, Russ and Karen Porter, as well as the original owners, Rockwall Fire Chief Kenneth Cullins and Heather Cullins, had the same vision. Both couples envisioned a safe place for children, teens and adults to pursue their musical passion. […]
Nashville, TN – April 23, 2021 – Country newcomer and Rockwall, TX native Erin Kinsey releases her debut single today “Drunk Too“ written by Kinsey, Danielle Blakey and Ava Suppelsa. Erin’s impromptu performance of “Drunk Too” garnered more than half a million views on TikTok last month. While she was thrilled, it was the number […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 16, 2021 – Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education for the fifth year in a row. Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 19, 2021 — The Concert by the Lake Music Series returns to the Rockwall Harbor (2059 Summer Lee) on May 13th! Enjoy some great tunes at the Harbor Amphitheater on Thursday nights from 7:30-9 p.m., May 13 to July 29. Here’s the artist lineup for the 2021 Concert by the Lake […]
ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 20, 2021 – Ashlyn Sisco, a member of the Rockwall High School Choir Department, has earned the prestigious honor of being named a Texas All-State Musician. Despite the innumerable challenges encountered throughout this school year, 2021 All-Staters remained committed to their personal musical development. They demonstrated the very perseverance and dedication […]