Fine Arts
Click Here for Magnet Audition Requirements for all 2020-2021 Magnet Applicants
All applicants must complete the 2019-2020 magnet application by the deadline December 7, 2018, submit all required documents and schedule a magnet audition appointment online. Any incomplete application received or not submitted will not be processed.�
http://hisdchoice.com/middle_fine_arts
Pershing was founded in 1928, our new state of the art facility was completed in 2008. Our auditorium includes the latest sound and lighting equipment. We also have two Black Box Theater.
Pershing Middle School is one of the Houston Independent School Districts most prestigious magnet schools for the fine arts. Our magnet program includes specializations in art, dance, orchestra, band, jazz, guitar, choir, theatre arts, and gymnastics.�Each specialization is taught by highly qualified artists.�
Fine Arts students one of the following areas of concentration:
Art |
Band |
Choir |
Creative Writing |
Dance |
Guitar |
Gymnastics |
Orchestra |
Theatre |
Technical Theatre |
Contact Information
Patricia Altamirano, Magnet Coordinator | paltamir@houstonisd.org | 713-295-5240
Pershing Middle School Fine Arts Magnet Department
3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.
Houston, TX 77025
Admission Procedure
- Apply.
- Non-HISD students must submit the following transcript information.
- Most recent report card and test records and previous year�s report card.
- Proof of HISD residency (apartment lease agreement with child's name on it, light/gas/water bill receipt, or affidavit of residence)
- Guardian's Photo ID
- This year transcript information for HISD students will be submitted by HISD automatically so you do not need to submit anything.
- Audition. �Auditions should be scheduled online at the HISD Choice Application Website.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Pershing Fine Arts Magnet is based on the following:- Grade point average
- Good conduct�
- Good attendance
- Experience or potential in one of the Fine Arts areas
- Audition ranking (details)
![]() Pat AltamiranoFine Arts Magnet Coordinator |
![]() Leisa BrentsGymnastics |
![]() Brittny CrowellCreative Writing |
![]() April DavisArtRm. 410
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![]() Miles DavisBand DirectorRm. 408
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![]() Elizabeth HeintzelmanCreative Writing117
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![]() Marcus JaureguiChoirRm. 413
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![]() Annalise MirabellaTheatre TechRm. 402
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![]() Stephanie PeruginiArtRm. 412
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![]() Arpil PollardDanceRm. 406
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![]() Teresa RaglandTheatreRm. 404
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![]() Yami RinconGymnastics Assistant |
![]() Dr. Russell SarreGuitarRm. 414
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![]() Armando TorresOrchestraRm. 411
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