Category: Vandegrift

  • Lipman Named NFHS Texas State Winner for the Heart of the Arts Award

    Lipman Named NFHS Texas State Winner for the Heart of the Arts Award

    Jarrett was recently named a 2026 State Winner of the High School Heart of the Arts Award. This award is presented by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to students and performing arts educators who overcome challenges or use performing arts to uplift others. Jarrett and the Austin Vandegrift Marching Band were…

  • After Train Damages Band’s Gear, ‘Close-Knit’ Community Steps Up

    After Train Damages Band’s Gear, ‘Close-Knit’ Community Steps Up

    Vandegrift High School’s marching band faced an unexpected obstacle when a truck carrying its equipment was struck by a train just hours before the UIL State Marching Band Championships at the Alamodome. Click the link below to read the full article from the San Antonio Express-News.

  • Podcast | Culture Before Content by Music For all

    Podcast | Culture Before Content by Music For all

    Jarrett joined David Duarte on Music for All’s podcast “Culture Before Content” to discuss what building a culture within a band program. He reflects on his time at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School and how what he’s learned throughout his career is influencing how he runs the band program at Vandegrift High School. Click the…

  • Hitting the Ground Running: Freshman Participates in Two Extracurriculars

    Hitting the Ground Running: Freshman Participates in Two Extracurriculars

    “High school is a time for students to figure out who they are and what they love,” band director Jarrett Lipman said. “Considering the number of amazing organizations on our campus, students should have the opportunity to participate in all that Vandegrift has to offer.” Lipman’s goal of allowing students to participate in multiple activities…