HCSD Showcases Talent at Fine Arts Festival
The Hinds County School District recently hosted its annual Fine Arts Festival at the Raymond High School Performing Arts Center, celebrating the incredible talent of students across the district. The event featured captivating performances from the district’s music departments, including band, choir, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
Parents, families, and community members filled the venue to support and enjoy a showcase of artistic excellence. Each group delivered outstanding performances that highlighted the district’s commitment to nurturing creativity and the arts in education.
Program highlights:
Welcome: Dr. Robert Sanders, Superintendent
High School Honor Band: “The Great Locomotive Chase” – Robert W. Smith
Hinds County School District Strings: “Avalanche” – Michael Hopkins; “Electric Sinfonia” (Festival Orchestra Version) – Lauren Bernofsky
High School Honor Choir: “Pure Imagination” – arr. Matthew Nielsen; “Go Down in the Valley and Pray!” – arr. André Thomas
Middle School Honor Choir and Dance: “Fly Away” – PinkZebra; “Better Place” – arr. Alan Billingsley
Elementary Honor Choir and Dance: “Go the Distance” – arr. Roger Emerson; “Hard Knock Life” – arr. Mac Huff
Finale: Mass Choir and Dance: “How Far I’ll Go” – arr. Ed Lojeski
Closing Remarks: Tonie Crisler, Community Relations
The Fine Arts Festival was a resounding success, underscoring the importance of arts education and the exceptional talent found throughout Hinds County School District.
