APS Fine Arts

APS has been named one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation—and we’re incredibly honored! This marks our 9th year receiving this national recognition, and it’s all thanks to our passionate educators, talented students, and supportive community.

Getting ready for the State Fair 🎡✨ APS students’ creativity will be on full display in the Student Art Building—be sure to stop by and see their amazing work!

Getting ready for the State Fair 🎡✨ APS students’ creativity will be on full display in the Student Art Building—be sure to stop by and see their amazing work!

Join us in welcoming Christopher House to Highland! He will be teaching photo and computer graphics.

Just a little perspective 👀🔥 #WMHSBand

Meet Vianne, West Mesa’s drum major 🥁🎶 From leading on the podium to shaping the band’s sound through every gesture, she’s the heartbeat of the show.

From calm to chaos: the many faces of Mr. Weller in action 🎶

A gem of a section… literally holding up the rest of the band (and each other) 🥁✨

And they did indeed cook 🔥🎶

Watch out for this group this year, they are showing a lot of focus, drive and passion for their show!

West Mesa Band = halftime legends 🔥🥁

The micro gallery is ready, doesn’t it look great? All work is by APS employees. It is at APS City Center until 9/4, check it out!

Help us welcome Paul Espey to our Albuquerque Fine Arts community! Paul Espey is the band director at both Janet Kahn and Corrales K-8!

Help us welcome Alexandra U. to our APS Fine Arts team! She will be teaching choir at James Monroe Middle School as well as Coronado K-8 🎶

For the first time ever, we’re hosting a Micro Gallery art show featuring work created entirely by APS employees. 📍 On display now at APS City Center — swing by next time you’re here and experience the artistry that lives within our APS family.

🎨 Educators. Artists. Recently, our Fine Arts Director, Michelle St. Andre, shared her own incredible work at the Orpheum Gallery in Albuquerque. Her show was a vibrant reminder that when students learn from active artists, they see firsthand what it means to create and explore

When there's something strange in the neighborhood - you know, like a timpani needs towing or an oboe goes AWOL- who you gonna call? Meet M.I.S.T. - the Music Instrument Support Team, a specialized unit of the APS Fine Arts Department.

📢 Quick Reminder for APS Employee Artists! Canvases are due TOMORROW at the Fine Arts Office (M Building). Please check your email and fill out the latest Google Form so we can properly label your incredible work. Thanks for helping us get everything ready for the show! 🎨🖌️

Ever seen a trombone mouthpiece come back from the brink? 😳 Chris from the APS Instrument Repair Shop makes it look easy—but we promise it’s not. Band kids, your gear is in good hands. 👨‍🏭🎺

We’re on the lookout for skilled individuals to join our APS Music Instrument Repair Team. Qualified applicants can apply through the portal at APS.edu – because even the best instruments need a little TLC!

The APS rising conference is already off to a fantastic start!