The Valley View Jr High Band was started in 2004 with an initial enrollment of 30 students. Since then the band has grown, with a current roster of 250 students that proudly serve the communities of Hidalgo and Pharr as well as surrounding areas. In its short history, Our Jr high band has earned consecutive sweepstakes UIL Division 1 in both Concert Stage and Concert Sight Reading competitions throughout the years. The Tiger band has placed many students in the Texas Music Educators Association Region 15 bands throughout the years, as well as many that have competed at Valley View Solo and Ensemble competitions (where they have earned "Outstanding Soloist" awards).
Valley View High School Fine Arts Programs
Welcome to our fine arts page for fine arts programs at Valley View High School. On this page, you will find the links to all of our VVHS fine arts programs and offerings. Information such as the latest news, activity pictures, schedules, and other relevant information will be posted on each of the programs' pages. Thank you for supporting our fine arts programs at Valley View ISD!
JH Band
JH Dance Team
The Valley View Jr. High School Tigerettes is the school’s Middle School dance team consisting of grades 7th and 8th and averages about 25 - 30 members yearly. The Tigerettes participate in community events such as parades, The Festival of Lights, Borderfest, and campus sporting events. Tigerettes also compete at competitions such as RGVDE, Showtime and others in the RGV.
JH Colorguard
The Tiger Color Guard is a secondary program that begins at the high school level and provides opportunities for students to show their creative and athletic abilities. The Tiger Color Guard is a part of the high school marching band in the fall, and competes and performs on its own in the spring season in the Texas Educational Color Guard Association and the Texas Color Guard Circuit organizations. The Tiger Color Guard has received numerous awards and allocates since its inception and continues to grow and add to its legacy here at Valley View High School.
VVHS Mariachi
The Valley View High School Mariachi Program is directed by Juan Lopez, Anhalie Farias, and Jose Garcia. Mariachi Sol De Oro has been under the direction of Mr. Juan Lopez since 2014 and has since earned 8 UIL division 1’s in the Area UIL Contest. The High School Mariachi has also advanced to UIL State all eight of those years and has brought back three UIL State Division One Superior Rating trophies. Both varsity and junior varsity groups have competed and performed at the Mariachi Vargas National competition, TAME area, and state mariachi competitions, and the Festiba Mariachi national competition. The mariachi performs for the surrounding community of the Rio Grande Valley for corporate events, city festivities, and numerous school functions.
VVHS THEATRE ARTS
Tiger Theatre Company is a consolidated secondary program that starts with Middle School 6th grade students to High School Seniors. At the Junior High level, all students undergo various introductory Theatre training from Technical elements to actor performance, and even directorial, or production responsibilities. Students begin their journey with vigorous team-building exercises to inherit peer-to-peer trust and accountability. In advancement through the middle school years students increase their theatrical abilities as well as building presentational and social skills. Establishing a sense of family is key for our program, teaching each of our students to respect each other and grow together as one.