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Mr. Hancock chosen as a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize

Mr. Hancock chosen as a finalist for the Global Teacher Prize

Mr. Hancock was recently chosen as a finalist for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize, named the "Nobel Prize of Teaching."  This award comes with a million dollar prize.  Mr. Hancock collaborated with the other 49 finalists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in March as...

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Tesoro Choral Director named Grammy Music Educator of the Year

Tesoro Choral Director named Grammy Music Educator of the Year

Keith Hancock, Tesoro High School's Choral Director, was named the recipient of the 2017 Music Educator Award given by the Grammy Foundation and the Recording Academy.  This award was first announced on CBS on February 8th, and the award was announced by Ryan Seacrest...

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Students Place 1st in the 2016 Rotary Vocal Competition

Students Place 1st in the 2016 Rotary Vocal Competition

Congratulations to Joey Guerra (Male Musical Theatre), Eliza Schmitt (Female Musical Theatre) and Jennings Gardner (Male Classical) for placing first in their respective categories in the 2016 Rotary Vocal Competition.  Each student received scholarship money.

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Director Keith Hancock named Grammy Music Educator Finalist

Director Keith Hancock named Grammy Music Educator Finalist

Mr. Hancock was honored by the CUSD Board of Trustees for being selected as a Grammy Educator Award finalist.  Out of 4,500 nominations, only ten teachers nationwide received this honor.  Mr. Hancock and the music department will be receiving $1,000 from the Grammy...

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Madrigals Deliver an Unforgettable Performance

Madrigals Deliver an Unforgettable Performance

Madrigals delivered a life-changing and unforgettable performance at the 2016 ACDA Western Division Conference in Pasadena.  They received two standing ovations from over 1,000 choral directors, including one in the middle of their set.  Only three high school choirs...

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Madrigals Work with Two Award-Winning Composers

Madrigals Work with Two Award-Winning Composers

Madrigals had the honor of working with two award-winning and renowned composers this week, Luke Mayernik and Sydney Guillaume.  They will be singing one song written by both of these composers at the upcoming ACDA Conference.  Here’s a picture of Madrigals with Mr....

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