Webster CSD Board of Education Instructional Report
Fine Arts
March 10, 2026
“The Arts help students build the recognition, perception, sensitivity, imagination, and integration skills needed to make sense of the world around them.” - Eisner, E.
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MCSMA All County 283 students auditioned / nominated 89 musicians selected for Elementary, Jr. High, Sr. High, Jazz festivals being held during Music In Our Schools Month NYSSMA Zone 2 Area All State 71 students between Spry, Willink, Schroeder & Thomas selected for Jr. High / Sr. High festivals NYSSMA Conference All State 10 WCSD students recognized from 5,700 auditions across 15 regions of NYS.
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NYSSMA Conference All State Webster Schroeder HS Finn L. Mixed Chorus - Alto 1 Nate F. Jazz Ensemble - Trumpet Lilah K. Mixed Chorus - Soprano 2 Steven L. Alternate - Alto Saxophone Vasilios K. Alternate - Tenor 2 Webster Thomas HS Danyl R. Symphony Orchestra - Violin Dominick M. Mixed Chorus - Tenor 2 Luke F. Symphony Orchestra - Clarinet Ethan S. Mixed Chorus - Bass 1, & Alternate - French Horn Matthew W. Alternate - Euphonium 4
Scholastic Art Awards Western NY Region, 2026
289 pieces nominated from WCSD
89 regional winners 10 Gold Key 29 Silver Key 50 Honorable Mention
Webster Thomas HS Lia D. (Gr. 9)
Gold
Nyah H-W (Gr. 12)
Gold, American Vision Nominee
Scarlett M. (Gr. 10)
Gold
Zoe M. (Gr. 10)
Gold
Jolie O. (Gr. 12)
Gold
Webster Schroeder HS Devon G. (Gr. 12) Drawing - Gold Painting - Gold, American Vision Nominee Portfolio - Gold
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Alaura M. (Gr. 12)
Gold, American Vision Nominee
Haley M. (Gr. 9)
Gold
Scholastic Criteria * Originality * Skill
(no A.I.) (technical growth)
* Emergence of a personal voice (unique artists)
Alaura M. (WSHS) Illustration
Art Categories Illustration
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Mixed Media
Devon G. (WSHS) Oil Landscape
Ceramics & Glass
Digital Painting, Drawing & Collage Sculpture
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Portfolio
Film & Animation Nyah H-W. (WTHS) Drawing
access points and participation available within instrumental program Repertoire Scope & Sequence - exemplar literature choices throughout developmental levels Sight Reading Literacy - continuation of progress toward personal musicianship Graphic Design & Illustration 1 & 2 - curriculum writing for newly approved digital media course AP 2D & 3D Art - reflections on College Board data to align learning targets 7
Large District, Large Responsibility Recent research has shown that developmental activities within core music instruction also act as a foundational superpower for reading. Activities like clapping to music, tapping along with songs, or interactive rhythm games strengthen the neural pathways responsible for synchronizing speech sounds. Come visit a K-2 General Music, or PreK classroom today!
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Literacy takes many forms
Decoding 9
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Comprehension
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Fluency
Elementary Literacy Focus
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Crossover between CKLA, Art, Music and Library Gr. K: Stories
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Gr. 2: U.S.Civil War
Gr. 3: Animal Classifications Gr. 3: Light & Sound
Gr. 5: The Renaissance Gr. 5: Midsummer Night’s Dream
PLC Literacy Goal
Vocabulary ●
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Identify Tier 1 words that are familiar to your content: ○
Line, Color, Value, Texture, Shape, Form, & Space
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Pitch, Rhythm, Timbre, Meter, Beat, Pulse, Dynamics, Melody
Identify Tier 2 words to teach more in depth - could cross over to another discipline ○
Balance, Unity, Emphasis, Movement, & Composition
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Phrase, Interval, Form, Counterpoint, Harmony
Diagnostic & progress data Format: Google Form (10 questions) Q 1-5: notational recognition Q 6-10: listen and identify
How many quarter-note beats worth of eighth notes are in this example?
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Listen to the example and identify the rhythm that is performed.
Composer , Adrian Gordon
WSHS Wind Ensemble & Philharmonic Orchestra 14
WTHS, Studio in Art
Photographers / Gallery Curators, Quajay Donnell & Richard Colon 15
The Arts are in a position to be a unifying factor that is both central to its own content and a conduit toward the goal for all NYS students: being well-rounded citizens upon graduation. 16
In appreciation of our entire WCSD community
Thank you for your continued support! Any questions, please contact: Michael_roller@webstercsd.org Director of Fine Arts & Library 17