Music

After School Music Enrichment programs are offered at the elementary level, building the foundations of music early in your child's education. Students have the option of attending the Comal ISD Strings program, or the Classical Guitar program. In these programs, students will develop a better understanding of musical terminology, musical literature, playing technique, performance dynamics and concert etiquette. Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in musical education and performance, the CISD music enrichment program provides the opportunity for fifth grade students to discover within themselves a source of enrichment, beauty, and means aesthetic expression, which will last a lifetime.

The band program begins at the middle school level in the sixth grade, and students have the opportunity to continue through the 12th grade. Beginning classes focus on the development of correct musical and performance skills. In addition to further development of their basic fundamental skills, these bands offer a variety of performance opportunities including concerts, pep rallies, football games and UIL contests. Students are encouraged to participate in individual events such as solo and ensemble contests for all-region, area and state auditions.

Orchestra programs in CISD are growing to be among the best in Texas. Beginning with our 5th Grade Strings Enrichment program, students embark upon a musical journey in which they have the opportunity to become master musicians and gain an appreciation for music. Our middle school programs are in full swing, consistently earning sweepstakes awards at UIL Concert and SIght Reading contests. Beginning in the fall of 2017, CISD began offering orchestra at Smithson Valley and Canyon High Schools and in 2018 Canyon Lake started their orchestra program. 

Choral music begins in the sixth grade. These classes  focus on establishing and developing basic musical and performance skills building from the general music classes at the elementary level. These choirs offer a variety of performance opportunities including concerts, community events, and U.I.L. contests. Students are also encouraged to participate in individual events such as Solo & Ensemble Contest and All-Region Choir auditions. Participation at the high school level includes solo/ensemble, TMEA auditions, Show Choir, and U.I.L. concert and sight-reading competitions.

Piano is an opportunity offered at Canyon, Canyon Lake and Smithson Valley High Schools. It is offered as a lab class. Students may enroll in beginner instruction and continue through Piano IV advanced. Concerts for each semester allow students growth in performance to be highlighted.