Tullahoma fine-arts coordinator reports program growth, state honors and new opportunities
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Fine-arts coordinator Sarah McVay told the board the district had strong participation and state recognition this year, including All-State musicians and a Tennessee Arts Academy partnership, and previewed events and program expansions.
Sarah McVay, Tullahoma City Schools fine-arts coordinator, presented highlights on Sept. 23 that show growth and recognition across the district’s arts programs. McVay reported multiple students made All-State music ensembles and theater honors, Bel Air Elementary was named an arts-rich school of merit, and several teachers attended Tennessee Arts Academy professional development.
McVay also outlined new offerings and events: a spring production of Once Upon a Mattress, expansion of extracurricular choir and music at all four elementary schools, new advanced painting and arts-leadership classes at the high school enabled by recent hires, and efforts to make performances accessible to audiences with sensory needs. She described increasing middle-school ensemble participation (noting a 4% growth) and higher participation in the district virtual academy.
The coordinator thanked the board for budgetary and administrative support that allowed district arts participation in statewide programs and student trips, and she noted ongoing projects including a concentrated focus on professional development and possible countywide honors for elementary choir. McVay also announced upcoming events on the handout provided to board members and encouraged the district to continue supporting arts leadership in staffing and scheduling.
Board members responded with praise and a few clarifying questions about event dates and logistics; the presentation concluded with an offer to share the slides on the district website.