75th Roundtable Reunion Draws Almost 150 Alumni
May 22, 2013 •
Filed under Round Table Singers, Showcase
The 75th anniversary of the Roundtable Singers on Monday May 20th was a spectacular event by any measure. Many generations gathered under one moniker, "Manchester High School Roundtable Singer" for a joyous evening of music-making and reminiscing. The oldest returning singer was Roger Loucks, MHS... Read more »
Celebrating 75 years of Roundtable Singers at Monday Concert
May 14, 2013 •
Filed under Handbell Choir, News, Round Table Singers, Showcase
For 75 years, the Manchester High School Roundtable Singers have served as musical ambassadors for our school and community. More than 1,300 students, under the direction of five conductors, have created a legacy of excellence which will long endure.This weekend, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of... Read more »
Music Fills The Air At MHS Jazz Festival
February 16, 2013 •
Filed under News, Performing Arts
Here are photos of Manchester's Jazz Combo performing during JazzFest 2013 on February 14th in Bailey Auditorium. That’s Alan Pearl and Nathan Edwards playing the trumpet and saxophone. On the piano is Matt Mokarsky, the bass is Jamie Doyle, the drummer is Jeremy Peck, the guitar is Bijan Rezai.... Read more »
Jazz Ensemble Visits Highland Park School
February 1, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
The MHS Jazz Ensemble continued a long-standing tradition with an outreach concert at Highland Park School recently. Every visit by the MHS Jazz Ensemble includes a terrific concert and lots of interactive experiences for the children. A few HPS musicians were invited to join the high school band on... Read more »
Hartford Symphony Orchestra String Quartet visits MHS
January 31, 2013 •
Filed under Chamber Orchestra, News, Performing Arts
The music curriculum at MHS is always enriched by real-life, high-level music experiences for students. One such event took place on January 24 when Mrs. Maas and Mr. Berry combined their band and orchestra classes to listen and learn. The four professional musicians from the Hartford Symphony Orchestra... Read more »
Warm Sounds on a Cold Winter Night
Gabi Boardman , Harbinger
January 22, 2013 •
Filed under Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Choir, Jazz Combo, Performing Arts, Round Table Singers
The Annual Midwinter concert was a two hour event that took place on January 17, 2013. It consisted of Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, and Roundtable Singers. All of those groups consist of advanced musicians. However, this year the concert also included the beginning... Read more »
Mid-Winter Concert Is Rescheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
January 14, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
The Manchester High School Performing Arts Department's Mid-Winter Concert will now be held on Thursday January 17 at 7:30 p.m. In Bailey Auditorium.Scheduled to perform are: · The MHS Percussion Ensembles· Chamber Orchestra· Roundtable Singers· Jazz Combo· Jazz Ensemble There will also be a special... Read more »
Maryland, N.J. Schools No Match For MHS!
Rachel Brewer
October 26, 2012 •
Filed under Clubs, Marching Band, Performing Arts
USBands is a circuit that organizes a majority of high school marching bands events across the USA. They have about 700 high schools under their wings and organize about 150 competitions yearly as well as regional and national competitions. Every week, the Facebook group has a competition that allows... Read more »
Marching Band Wins First Place in Rockville
October 22, 2012 •
Filed under Marching Band, Performing Arts
The Manchester High School Marching Band is making noise -- in the best way possible! MHS won first place at a competition Saturday in Rockville in Division I. Caption awards included best music score and best visual score. This photo shows the pit percussion section just prior to their performance.... Read more »
Marching Band Wins Awards At Montville Competition
October 9, 2012 •
Filed under Marching Band, Performing Arts, Performing Arts
The Manchester High School Marching Band started their competition season on Saturday, Oct. 6 with a fine debut performance at the Montville 'Marching Madness' competition. After a 1-hour rain delay, the bands performed its 'Phantom of the Opera' show to a very enthusiastic audience. The photo shows... Read more »