Sow. Reap. Drink. (ROCKWALL, TX – March 5, 2019) There’s a country road in far North Rockwall that leads to a small, boutique winery. At the time of our visit, there were no signs to guide us, no vineyard visible from the road – just a physical address and a dozen cars parked in the […]
All-Day, Rain or Shine Music Festival includes performances from Josh Abbott Band, Aaron Watson, Flatland Cavalry, Shane Smith & The Saints, Roger Creager and more! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW DALLAS – The 19th Annual Mardi Gras Texas Style! Music Festival returns to the Automobile Building inside of historic Fair Park on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 24, 2019) Rockwall Music Teachers Association recently awarded a $500 scholarship each to Micaela Hemmer, voice student of Dr. Mary Etta Hobbs and Nicole Vu, piano and chamber music student of Michele McDonald. Micaela Hemmer’s love is in musical theatre. She has had leading roles in Les Miserable and Big Fish and […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 29, 2018) If you’re looking to get creative and have some fun with the family, head to the Rockwall County Library. The library offers tons of free programs featuring interactive storytime, crafts, music and adventures the whole family can enjoy together. Pajama Storytime (English and Spanish) What could be better than […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 10, 2018) Rockwall ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — February 1, 2018) Three members of the Rockwall High School Band, Justin Dower, James Matthews and Nick Messick, will perform with the Texas All-State groups in San Antonio, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention. They were chosen […]
(HEATH, TX — February 1, 2018) Rockwall-Heath High School Senior, Rebecca Hundley, recently earned a chair in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir. Hundley is a member of the RHHS Varsity Chorale and Infinity Show Choir. She will perform with the All-State Choir in San Antonio at the annual TMEA Clinic and Conference […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 29, 2018) On Jan. 20, 59 piano students performed in the Rockwall Music Teacher Association sponsored Scales Olympics. Students played scales, chords, inversions, and arpeggios in the level matching their ability. Each student performed a piece of music of their choice and then were given a selection to sight read. Pictured […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 24, 2018) Mitch Jackson, a second-year piano student at Rockwall High School, will be competing at the state level of PTA Reflections for his original music composition. Sixty thousand students across the state of Texas participate and less than three percent advance to the state level. If Mitch advances beyond state, he […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 4, 2017) It’s a sign that summer is coming. Historic Downtown Rockwall is preparing for crowds of people to start gathering around the Square—with the kickoff of the San Jacinto Plaza Music Series and the Rockwall Farmers Market this weekend, starting tonight. But it’s not business as usual, there are a […]