Nashville Schools Win Emmy for Student Documentary

News Summary

Metro Nashville Public Schools has earned a prestigious Midsouth Regional Emmy award for the student-produced documentary ‘Every Student Known: The Creation of an Anthem.’ Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle accepted the award, highlighting the collaborative efforts of students who created an original song during a summer program. The documentary captures the commitment to recognizing each student’s unique talents and tells a story of teamwork, creativity, and community spirit. This achievement not only celebrates NMPS students but also showcases Nashville’s thriving artistic scene.

Nashville Schools Shine Bright with Emmy Win!

Hey there, Nashville! We’ve got some exciting news that’s sure to make our community proud! Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has just snagged a prestigious Midsouth Regional Emmy award for their incredible student-produced documentary titled “Every Student Known: The Creation of an Anthem.” Isn’t that just fantastic?

A Moment of Glory

This moment of glory was celebrated when Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle accepted the award at the 39th Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards. Picture it: a room full of talented individuals, all there to celebrate outstanding work, and MNPS stealing the spotlight!

So, what’s this documentary about? Well, it follows the talented students from various MNPS schools who came together during their summer break to not just create music but to tell a story. The documentary captures the heart and soul of a week-long summer program where students rolled up their sleeves to write and record an original song. Now that’s what you call real teamwork!

Song Creation Magic

The brains behind this initiative, Franklin Willis, the director of visual and performing arts at MNPS, led the students through this remarkable project. Just imagine how exhilarating it must have been for these young creators to put their ideas into melody and lyrics. Their creativity didn’t stop there; they also produced a vibrant music video to showcase their work, using footage from the documentary. How cool is that?

What’s even more impressive is that MNPS was nominated in the highly competitive Documentary – Cultural category and came out on top against four other nominees. That’s no easy feat—kudos to everyone involved!

Celebrating Individuality

At the heart of this whole project is the school system’s motto, “Every Student Known.” This motto isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a commitment to understanding each student as an individual. Dr. Battle shared how meaningful it is to appreciate students’ unique stories and talents, and this documentary perfectly embodies that spirit.

There’s a wonderful sense of community in how all the students and faculty members came together to create this documentary. Everyone’s contributions helped bring the song to life, highlighting the talent and determination of our local youth.

Special Thanks

Behind every successful project is a fantastic support team! Dr. Battle expressed her gratitude towards the Moving Picture Boys, who worked diligently on the documentary, and Universal Music Group, who provided valuable assistance during the recording sessions. Collaboration at its finest!

For those who are curious, the full Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards ceremony is available for viewing on the official Emmy website, allowing everyone to relive the golden moments celebrated that night.

Other Recognitions

In addition to MNPS’s win, the Emmy event was a spectacular night for celebrating talent across the region. It’s worth mentioning that our local news outlets were also in the spotlight, receiving nominations and bringing home awards of their own! It seems Nashville’s artistic scene is thriving.

So let’s take a moment to applaud our remarkable students, faculty, and everyone involved in making this Emmy-winning documentary possible. Nashville, your schools continue to shine brightly and forge paths of creativity and excellence. Until next time, keep supporting our local artists and dreamers because who knows what great achievements await us next!

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