MUSIC
There are many opportunities to pursue a passion for music at IWA.
Incarnate Word Academy has a rich choral tradition and our award-winning choir performs at school events and competitions throughout the year. Students interested in band play with St. Thomas High School Band and have performed at NRG Stadium.
NEWS
![Don't Miss Fall Musical Dec. 2 and 3]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1669661710/incarnatewordorg/a1l4gkulpb1skvrpbaoi/Fornews_TheAddamsFamily_Cover.png","width":2200}])
Buy your tickets today and make plans to see Falcon Theatre's fall musical, "The Addams Family" on December 2 and 3.
![On Pitch: Choir Members Earn Prestigious Honors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1668201353/incarnatewordorg/ddpgvajppmjqiaiy4ikd/IWAAll-Stategirls2022-2023.jpg","width":2200}])
Everyone who attends school Mass at IWA knows that the IWA Choir, directed by Joshua Wilson, is a talented bunch. Recently they earned regional and state awards from Texas Private School Music Educators.
![Image of the seven IWA students who took part in teh competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1646144790/incarnatewordorg/pac43eodgitfx00iusag/PXL_20220225_193545689MP.jpg","width":2200}])
Six students take home medals.
![Picture of the choir on risers and its director in front of them at the piano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628705874/incarnatewordorg/t5e0atffs1kx4pvo1xyr/ChoirBacktoSchoolRetreat.jpg","width":1067}])
Incarnate Word Academy choir members in the Class of 2022 put together an afternoon that blends music and games.
![IWA Choir Shines in 2021 TPSMEA Concert Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584976874/incarnatewordorg/a5lxxds6f2xg3p10kd0e/OfficialCrest-Updated.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584976874/incarnatewordorg/a5lxxds6f2xg3p10kd0e/OfficialCrest-Updated.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584976874/incarnatewordorg/a5lxxds6f2xg3p10kd0e/OfficialCrest-Updated.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584976874/incarnatewordorg/a5lxxds6f2xg3p10kd0e/OfficialCrest-Updated.png","width":1080}])
Under the direction of Mr. Joshua Wilson, the choir and its ensembles earned high marks from state judges.
![IWA Singers Make All-State, All-Region Choirs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605732154/incarnatewordorg/jfhcmyef0swvynynky01/2020-11-20AllStateChoir.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605732154/incarnatewordorg/jfhcmyef0swvynynky01/2020-11-20AllStateChoir.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605732154/incarnatewordorg/jfhcmyef0swvynynky01/2020-11-20AllStateChoir.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605732154/incarnatewordorg/jfhcmyef0swvynynky01/2020-11-20AllStateChoir.jpg","width":1067}])
Five students earn regional and state kudos.
![IWA Bassist Rocks the House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604595541/incarnatewordorg/sjx8leijggmknibhurfv/2020-11-06AmeliaHorner22intehband.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604595541/incarnatewordorg/sjx8leijggmknibhurfv/2020-11-06AmeliaHorner22intehband.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604595541/incarnatewordorg/sjx8leijggmknibhurfv/2020-11-06AmeliaHorner22intehband.jpg","width":750}])
Amelia Horner '22 is a member of the IWA Choir and plays bass with her band, Quantum Souls. Lily Cromeens '21 caught up with her following the band's concert at White Oak Music Hall.
![Picture of Sofia Garza '21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1599053297/incarnatewordorg/hv2hhebrovyyo59ytfu7/2020-09-02SofiaGarza.jpg","width":2200}])
The IWA senior talks about her role as choir president and her unquenchable desire to know more.