The Hill Performers Receive EMISP Grant

Hill Intermediate School’s fifth grade music group known as The Hill Performers, received an $800 grant from the Elementary Music Instructional Support Program (EMISP). The Texas Music Educator’s Association’s (TMEA) Executive Board, which recently approved $500,000 in funding for grants to benefit elementary music programs across the state, made the grant available to current TMEA members.

The purpose of the grant is to aid in the purchase of music, music equipment, instruments, instructional software, and other music educational materials for use during the 2013-2014 school year.

“This grant will allow the school to purchase a new bass xylophone to replace the old, worn-out one that is now out of tune,” stated Terri Nelli, music coordinator at the campus. “The EMISP grant will undoubtedly enhance The Hill Performers’ musical program and experience.”

Some of The Hill Performers (seen playing recorders) are pictured during music class.

Madisyn Kent, a fifth grade Hill Performer, plays the xylophone during practice.

Terri Nelli, music coordinator, leads The Hill Performers during a practice session.