NPS Fine Arts

08/13/2026

After getting fine arts faculty settled in to the first day of school, the fine arts staff had their retreat. Several bowled strikes! It’s gonna be a great year!

08/13/2026

08/06/2026

Congratulations to our Norman North Big Band for being chosen as an OKMEA 2027 Jazz Band Honor Group!

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

NNHS Band Demo Night! Looking and sounding good Wolfpack!

07/20/2026

🎶 Welcome to Norman Public Schools Fine Arts! 🎶

We are excited to welcome a passionate music educator to our Fine Arts team! With experience teaching general music, band, jazz, special education, chamber ensembles, and private lessons, they bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom.

An active performer, conductor, and music educator, they have presented and performed at regional and national saxophone conferences while mentoring students who have excelled in competitions and pursued collegiate music studies. Their commitment to inspiring creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of music makes them a wonderful addition to Norman Public Schools.

Please join us in welcoming them to the NPS Fine Arts family! 🎼🎷

07/15/2026

The NHS Band Leadership Team is back at it getting ready to welcome all members on 7/27!

We are so thankful to have Mr. Chauvin Aaron leading our leadership training today.

07/13/2026

Welcome to the Fine Arts Team, Torrie Warren!
Norman Public Schools Fine Arts is excited to welcome Torrie Warren to our team as our new Elementary Visual Arts Integration Specialist!
Torrie joins the Fine Arts Department after more than a decade of serving Norman Public Schools students and families. Since 2013, she has inspired learners at Monroe Elementary, teaching first, second, third, and fifth grades while creating engaging, inclusive classrooms where every student can succeed.
A lifelong advocate for creative learning, Torrie also serves as an Oklahoma A+ Schools Teaching Artist Fellow with the University of Central Oklahoma, where she helps educators integrate the arts into classroom instruction and develops professional learning experiences tailored to schools' unique needs.
Torrie earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California Baptist University and her master's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Phoenix. Her passion for education, collaboration, and the arts will be a tremendous asset as she begins this exciting new chapter with the Norman Public Schools Fine Arts Department.
Please join us in welcoming Torrie to the Fine Arts family! We are excited to see the positive impact she will have on our students, staff, and community as we continue expanding access to high-quality visual arts experiences for our elementary students.
Welcome to NPS Fine Arts, Torrie!

06/25/2026

Shout Out to Irving Middle School Bands

“Several of our IMS Band Students attended the 38th Annual SWOSU Middle Band Camp this week in Weatherford, OK, with over 250 students from across OK and TX!

After an audition, IMS was well represented in all four honor bands at the camp:

Charles Smiddy (Trombone)- 3rd Chair, Gold Band
Joel Watkins (Trumpet) - 5th Chair, White Band
Grayson Rhea (Trumpet) - 9th Chair, Red Band
Jack Powers (Alto Sax) - 4th Chair, Red Band

And a special shoutout to the following students for earning the highest chairs in the highest bands:

Henry Ford (Alto Sax) - 1st Chair, Blue Band
Atoli Grier (Euphonium) - 1st Chair, Blue Band

We are so proud of our students for continuing to hone their craft even during the summer! Bravo!”