Strickland Middle School Orchestra

05/23/2026

Free summer meals!

☀️ Summer meals are almost here!

Denton ISD Child Nutrition will be serving free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under at select campuses around the district.

No sign up is needed. Just bring your student by any participating campus to eat with us and enjoy a healthy meal this summer.

Check the flyer for campus locations, dates, and serving times.

Questions? Call 940 369 0270.

*Please see updated site changes below* 6.2.26

05/16/2026

Introducing Ms. Melody Stevens, who will be the new Orchestra Director of Strickland Middle School in the 2026-27 school year! Strickland Orchestra is in good hands.

Denton ISD Fine Arts welcomes Strickland Middle School’s Orchestra Director Ms. Melody Stevens!

Ms. Stevens is an enthusiastic string educator with experience directing young orchestras throughout the DFW metroplex. Ms. Stevens started teaching strings in 2019, and graduated from the University of North Texas. She will now teach at the campus she first joined orchestra as a student in Denton ISD. Ms. Stevens is a Ryan High School and Strickland Middle School Orchestra alumni. She regularly attends Music Educator conferences such as TMEA, ASTA, and TODA, as well as Suzuki teacher trainings. Ms. Stevens is passionate about performance health and Suzuki pedagogy. “Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens - noble human beings. When a child listens to fine music and learns to play it, they get a beautiful heart.” - S. Suzuki

01/11/2026

Great job, Vikings! It was great to see you all rise to the occasion.

12/14/2025

Congratulations again to Gerard, Titus, and Korben for their performance at All-Region this weekend! They put in some hard work and it paid off with a beautiful concert. And it’s always fun to see former Vikings on the HS stage.

12/06/2025

Great String Fling last night, Ryan Zone! So much fun seeing all the current and former Vikings playing together. Way to go, everyone!

12/01/2025

Make plans to attend the Ryan Zone String Fling! It's a fantastic tradition and always fun to see everyone from beginners to the high school seniors performing.

11/14/2025

This afternoon we were treated to a delightful performance of a trio for flute, cello, and piano by Nikolai Kapustin. Thanks to Tiffany, James, and Paul for coming out—and thanks to Dr. Harlos for connecting us!

UNT College of Music

11/11/2025

https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/strickland-vikings-orchestra-fundraiser-2025/c/743393/

Strickland Middle School
LIKE, SHARE, GIVE! Let's get this in front of as many eyes as we can! We're halfway through our fundraiser, but only 10% to our fundraising goal.

Be sure you've emailed it out to your friends and family, and posted on your social media!

Every donation helps! There is nothing too small. $5 is a cake of rosin $10 is a cello or bass anchor strap $20 is a violin or viola shoulder rest $50 - $100 is a bow rehair $25 - $700 is a full set of strings (cello and bass strings can be much more expensive)  Fundraising is vital for the s...

10/31/2025

Check out our Fall 2025 Fundraiser! Like, share, and contribute if you can to support our fabulous young musicians.

Every donation helps! There is nothing too small. $5 is a cake of rosin $10 is a cello or bass anchor strap $20 is a violin or viola shoulder rest $50 - $100 is a bow rehair $25 - $700 is a full set of strings (cello and bass strings can be much more expensive)  Fundraising is vital for the s...

10/26/2025

Congratulations to these three amazing Vikings on earning a spot in the All-Region Orchestras!

Gerard Baker, violin, Chamber Orchestra
Titus Hurt, viola, Concert Orchestra
Korben Wagner, bass, Concert Orchestra

They also qualified for the All-District Orchestra, and will be joined by fellow Viking Javier Coppin (viola).

Your hard work and dedication has paid off, and we are proud of you!