Carroll County reports record December for fine arts; over 7,000 patrons attended evening events
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District fine arts staff told the board the Performing Arts Center hosted multiple December performances and the district estimated just over 7,000 evening patrons; staff highlighted teacher mentoring, community events, and a Villa Rica High jazz band invitation to the GMEA conference.
District fine arts leadership told the Carroll County Board of Education that December was a milestone month for the district’s arts programs. Staff reported the Performing Arts Center hosted numerous evening performances between Dec. 2 and Dec. 18 and estimated just over 7,000 patrons attended evening events across the cluster schools.
Presenters said many performances also took place at community venues and that students performed for civic clubs, nursing homes and other community events, which strengthened school‑community ties. Staff attributed elevated program quality to recent professional development, event planning processes and a new fine‑arts mentoring program for teachers.
The fine arts presenter also reported that Villa Rica High School’s jazz band received an invitation to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association conference in Athens on Thursday, Jan. 29; the district will hold a preview concert Monday the 26th at the Performing Arts Center and will send invitations to board members.
The board praised staff and teachers for the work and indicated strong community support for the performing arts program. No new budget actions were taken in this presentation; staff referenced ongoing supports and the role of the county teacher induction program in recent improvements.