MCS Fine Arts Newsletter

Maryville City Schools Fine Arts is excited to share the amazing arts programming we have at all levels in our district! In our newsletters you will find information about upcoming events, awards and distinctions our students have earned at the local, regional and state levels, and so much more. Scroll down to see!

COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE

• February 6 & 7 - CGIS Performing Arts presents Seussical Kids (see below for performance times)

MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

• February 8 - ETSBOA (Band & Orchestra) All-East Senior Clinic at TN Ballroom at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN

• February 11 - 28 Third Annual National Art Honor Society Art Exhibition in the Clayton Center for the Arts

• February 13 - Orchestra Concert "A Night at the Grammys" at Clayton Center for the Arts, 7pm

• February 27 - Reception for the Third Annual National Art Honor Society Art Exhibition at 6pm Clayton Center for the Arts

COULTER GROVE INTERMEDIATE

• March 7 - CGIS Band performs at John Sevier Elementary at 8:30am

MARYVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

• March 1st - One Book Blitz Play Public Performance - MHS Auditorium

• March 25 - Orchestra Pops Concert with MRIS & CGIS 7th Grade Orchestra at Greenbelt Amphitheatre 6pm

MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

• March 1st - One Book Blitz Play Public Performance - MHS Auditorium

KSO Quartet visits MJHS: this past week, a group from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra came to MJHS to inspire our young orchestra students. The musicians played a program of music around the world, and did a Q&A session with the students on what it is like to be a professional musician!

Check out the wonderful results from our band students auditioning for the East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association's All-State East Senior Clinic and Jazz Clinic.

It's inspiring to witness our incredible students consistently showcase exceptional musicianship, demonstrating their hard work, dedication, and passion for music. Their talent and commitment to honing their skills not only enrich our community and represent our school well but also set a high standard for excellence in the arts. We are extremely proud of all of our band students who took the time to prepare and audition for these prestigious music events.

Students will be traveling to the MCS elementary schools to perform this year. Public performances will be held at MHS Auditorium on March 1st!

Congratulations to the following Orchestra students!

Senior Clinic:

• Samuel LeBoeuf
• Caleb LeBoeuf
• Eva Noelle Weekley
• Layla Daves
• Marcel Beauchamp
• Clara Simpson
• Isaiah Saylor
• Katie Morse
• Liezel Rognsvoog

All State Students:

• Marcel Beauchamp
• Liezel Rognsvoog

Congratulations to Ella McNulty, 9th grader, for being the unanimous winner of the 2025 Martin Luther King Celebration Art/Design Contest! Ella's winning entry was a mixed media portrait of a young Dr. King gazing upward against a background of words and phrases from his writing and speeches. The image is thoughtful, inspiring, and beautifully rendered, and was featured in the 2025 MLK Celebration Program and on display during all of the Celebration events, including the event at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Monday, January 20th.

We’re excited to invite you to "Unleashed Potential An Exhibition of Special Artists", an art show designed to celebrate the artistic abilities of students with disabilities in Maryville City Schools. Here are the key details:

Event Details:

• Date: April 17, 2025
• Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

• Location: Maryville High School Main Gym

Who can participate in this art exhibition?

The district-wide art show is designed for ALL students (grades K-Transition) who are receiving services in special education and want to showcase their creative skills through art.

Can any piece of art be submitted?

Yes, any type of art can be submitted.

Common categories for shows include:

• Drawing

• Painting

• Mixed Media

• Sculpture

• Printmaking

• Photography

For example, elementary school pottery pieces would be accepted.

How do I get my students’ artwork into the show?

Please send all artwork to Brenna Perkins either via pony or through drop-off at the main office of the high school. If the item requires specialized pick-up, please contact brenna.perkins@maryville-schools.org to make arrangements. Submission forms to submit along with artwork will be sent via email to each school in early February. If you need one sent to your personal email to fill out and print with your student’s artwork, please email Brenna Perkins.

What will the event be like?

Families can drop in anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. All art will be showcased on panels or displayed within the main gym of the high school. The awards ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM. Students are eligible to submit their work for the competition even if they cannot attend after hours. If they are unable to attend or need to leave before the awards, the award will be sent to their school for delivery.

Will there be food?

Yes, we are planning to collaborate with our culinary program to provide light snacks for the event.

Is this event just for students? Can students be dropped off?

This is a family and community-focused event! Our goal is for families to celebrate their students and others in the community. Students should not be dropped off on their own; they should attend with a parent, guardian, or family member to ensure proper safety and supervision during the event.

Will each applicant get their art back after the exhibition?

We are exploring the possibility of having community partners display some of the artwork in their businesses for a few weeks. If selected, students and families will be informed through their schools. Afterward, all artwork will be returned to each school, and students will receive their work back.

Ms. Cooper's Sixth grade art class created paper-mache animals!

Hosted by the Knoxville Museum of Art, the ETRSAE highlights the diversity, talent, and dedication of East Tennessee’s middle and high school art students and their teachers. This juried exhibition showcases remarkable pieces across a variety of mediums, from ceramics and sculpture to digital photography and mixed media—all crafted by students in grades 6–12 from 32 counties across the region.

This exhibition is more than a display—it’s a celebration of creativity and a testament to the importance of arts education. Don’t miss your chance to support these emerging artists and experience the next generation of art right here in Knoxville!

Sophomore Lulu Atwood won Best Print

Senior Ava Cash won Best Drawing

Lulu Atwood and Ava Cash's work will go on to the statewide art competition at Belmont

Here's a summary of the amazing performances and events that are to come!

• Performing Arts - February 6 & 7

CGIS Performing Arts presents Seussical Kids. Performances are February 6th at 8:30am & 6:30pm. Performances February 7th at 8:45am & 10am.

• Choir - March 7

• Theatre - March 1

MJHS & MHS Theatre present an adaptation of the 2025 One Book Blitz - Life According to Og the Frog in the MHS Auditorium

• Orchestra - March 25

MJHS Orchestra Pops Concert with MRIS & CGIS 7th Grade Orchestras at Greenbelt Amphitheatre at 6pm

• Band - February 8

ETSBOA ALL-STATE EAST SENIOR CLINIC in TN Ballroom at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN Performance Schedule: Symphony Orchestra 12:45 p.m.; 9/10 Red Band 1:30 p.m.; 9/10 Blue Band 2:30 p.m.; 11/12 Red Band 3:30 p.m.; 11/12 Blue Band 4:30 p.m.

• Art - February 11-28

Third Annual National Art Honor Society Art Exhibition in the Clayton Center for the Arts

• Orchestra - February 13

MHS Orchestra presents "A Night at the Grammys", annual pops concert, performed at the Clayton Center for the Arts at 7pm.

• Art - February 27

Reception for the Third Annual National Art Honor Society Art Exhibition at 6pm Clayton Center for the Arts

• Theatre - March 1

MJHS & MHS Theatre present an adaptation of the 2025 One Book Blitz - Life According to Og the Frog in the MHS Auditorium