Montera Visual and Performing Arts - OUSD

01/22/2026

Some of our Toro musicians got to participate in a LaRussell music video.

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11/22/2025

Come out and celebrate the work of Montera's student artists and musicians during our Winter Visual and Performing Arts Showcase!
Tuesday, Dec. 9 - Art and Woodshop
Wednesday, Dec. 10 - All Band Ensembles
Thursday, Dec. 11 - Choir and All String Ensembles

10/30/2025

Some of our Montera choir members joined hundreds of other singers at for the 15th Annual Tenor/Bass Festival. Thanks to Dr. James for great work with the middle school choir. What a great day of singing!

06/27/2025

Our Toro musicians, along with middle school musicians from all across the district, did an amazing job at the closing performance of Summer Music. Thanks to all the OUSD music teachers and high school mentors who contributed as well as all the musicians and teaching artists who made this possible!
Keep making music everyone!

06/03/2025

Vote for your favorite Oakland music teacher from OUSD! One week left. Oakland has so many amazing music programs and high school music teachers who are deserving of this award. So cool that the Manilow Music Project is creating this opportunity on Barry Manilow's Farewell Tour. Copy the link or search the web for more info. https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/524241

05/22/2025

Last week we had an amazing school wide expo night. Yet again our art department showcased all the amazing creativity of our Toros. It is such an honor to see the next generation of artists emerge!

04/28/2025

Our Toro musicians performed last Saturday at at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Our Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra, and Choir did an amazing job and got to spend the rest of the day having fun! We are so proud of our students. Thanks to our Montera PTO and families for their support!

03/14/2025

Our Montera music students had an amazing day enjoying the School Day concerts and getting to walk around the . A day full of culture is the best way to end the week.

02/20/2025

In two weeks, Montera's Advanced Orchestra along with other middle and high school from around OUSD, will be performing in the district's orchestra festival. Please come out to support. All are welcome to attend!

12/11/2024

Congrats to all our Toro artists and Mr. Bell, Ms. Recco, and Mr. Runge on a hugely successful art show. So much work goes into preparing to present and we couldn't be prouder.