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Why Texas Districts Choose MusicFirst
Texas districts choose MusicFirst because we don’t just provide an assessment— we provide a TEKS-aligned, district-customized Fine Arts growth system. From pre/post tests to performance-based evaluations and digital portfolios, we help teachers measure what matters most while keeping the focus on students, not paperwork.
- Built for Texas: aligned to TEKS and local curriculum priorities
- Teacher-friendly: clear instructions and a smooth student experience
- Data you can use: growth insights that support instruction and TIA/IMRA goals
Read the testimonials below to hear directly from Fine Arts Directors and teachers across Texas—real insights, real results, and real partnership.
Testimonials
"Working with Music First has truly been a highly positive and productive experience for La Vernia Fine Arts. Music First worked with us to create and implement high-quality pre and post assessments in our Elementary Music program, enabling us to effectively measure student growth over time.
This data-driven approach not only supports instructional improvement but also plays a vital role in our district’s efforts to meet the requirements of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The assessments developed through Music First offer a reliable and meaningful way to demonstrate student progress in the Fine Arts—an area that is often more challenging to quantify."
This data-driven approach not only supports instructional improvement but also plays a vital role in our district’s efforts to meet the requirements of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The assessments developed through Music First offer a reliable and meaningful way to demonstrate student progress in the Fine Arts—an area that is often more challenging to quantify."
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Dana Grubb
Director of Curriculum & Professional Learning,
La Vernia ISD
“MusicFirst has made the creation and implementation of our pre-test/post-test assessment simple! Everything has been customized to meet our needs, and MusicFirst has been extremely responsive to all of our questions.”
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Jenni Ogles
Director of Fine Arts
Humble ISD
“I highly recommend MusicFirst for anyone looking to enhance their music education programs. Their innovative approach and support truly make it an easy approach to an enjoyable musical learning experience. Furthermore, It makes the Teacher Incentive Allotment testing procedures smooth and stress free.”
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Oscar Gonzales
Supervisor of Bands
Rio Grande City CISD
"Musicfirst has created Pre and Post test for our art, music, band, choir, orchestra, dance and theatre classes from 3rd grade to high school so that these teachers and classes have the opportunity to show growth and earn TIA distinctions. Their team has worked with us to answer questions and problem-solve when questions arise. They are prompt to reply and quick to explain solutions."
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Mary Desern
District Testing Coordinator
Bryan ISD
"MusicFirst has provided all fine arts areas with access to the TIA Incentive process through easy, effective, and approved pre- and post-test assessments tailored to our curriculum and specific needs. Our teachers are experiencing great success with this tool!"
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Eric Eakes
Director of Fine Arts
College Station ISD
"The TIA Fine Arts Assessments created by MusicFirst offer a valuable tool for quantifying student growth in music education by emphasizing foundational music literacy alongside performance. By highlighting both student progress and instructional gaps, the assessment supports a more balanced, skill-based approach to teaching while helping educators refine their practice."
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Monica Ruiz
Director of Fine Arts
Harlandale ISD
"This is Shepherd ISD's first year implementing Fine Arts into TIA. MusicFirst and their staff have been there every step of the way to make this process easy and useful for us and our students. I truly believe MusicFirst is a beneficial program for my district for TIA assessments as well as everyday student use."
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Michelle Durden
Fine Arts Coordinator
Shepherd ISD
"Thanks to Dr. Dye’s guidance and the software’s robust features, our music program has seen enhanced collaboration, creativity, student achievement, and TIA success. "
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César De León
Executive Director– Fine Arts
Lubbock ISD