Merrie King, Orchestra Director

An experienced music educator and orchestra director, Mrs. King has taught in school districts across Texas and has many years of First Division ratings at UIL competitions. Before moving to Frenship ISD, Mrs. King and her family lived in Japan, where she taught high school music classes to military-connected students. Mrs. King’s students performed at community events and music festivals across Japan and were selected to perform for dignitaries of the 2023 G7 summit, including the First Lady of the United States. Besides being a music educator, Mrs. King has traveled and performed both classical and folk music extensively in the United States and Japan and enjoys using music to bridge the cultural divides between diverse communities.

Schedule:

1st period: Terra Vista MS Orchestra

2nd period: Terra Vista MS Orchestra

3rd period: Terra Vista MS Orchestra

4th period: Conference & Travel

5th period: Heritage MS Orchestra

6th period: Heritage MS Orchestra

7th period: Heritage MS Orchestra