MHS String Quartet performs for Governor Malloy
May 21, 2013 •
Filed under News, Performing Arts, Showcase
The Silk City String Quartet from Manchester High School performed at a reception for a very distinguished group of people at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday May 16th. The event was for the "Governor's Prevention Partnership" which is an organization that provides leadership and services to help keep... Read more »
Jazz In Spotlight During Special Concert
April 23, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
Update:And all that Jazz!Jazz Band put on a terrific show for students and staff and the house was more than impressed. Students were excited to see friends perform in various musical setting. Trumpet, saxophone, guitar and even singing wereincluded in the ensemble. It was a concert given to students... Read more »
Jeff Holmes’ Big Band Show Comes to MHS
April 15, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
For those of you who don’t know much about Jeff Holmes, he is a talented musician, arranger and composer. Jeff Holmes Big Band Show travels around the country performing for a variety of crowds. Jeff Holmes and his Big Band visited MHS on Thursday night with a full crowd including music lovers... Read more »
Alumni Choir Growing! Anniversary Concert Is May 20
Mr. Ed Tyler
April 5, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
The MHS Roundtable Singers will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary with a concert May, 20. Featured on this program will be The Diamond Anniversary Choir, made up of alumni dating back to the group's founding in 1938. Registration has begun, and the choir's numbers are rapidly filling. To date,... Read more »
“Anything Goes” Is Here! Click to see the trailer!
March 8, 2013 •
Filed under Performing Arts
Bailey Auditorium will be transformed into an ocean liner heading from New York to London next week as the spring musical "Anything Goes" takes to the stage for three shows.Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 senior citizens, and are... 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 »
Holiday Concert Brings Out Large Crowd
Christopher Philopena
December 20, 2012 •
Filed under Performing Arts
Every year the holiday concert at Manchester High School showcases the combined talents of the various musical groups throughout the school. From the raw potential of the ninth and tenth grade orchestra to the angelic voices of the chorale, the sounds of Manchester High’s musical talent shines as one... Read more »
Holiday Concert is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Auditorium
December 18, 2012 •
Filed under Performing Arts
Students, staff, parents, members of the public are all invited to the MHS music department’s annual holiday concert, which is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Auditorium. The concert features the MHS orchestras, choruses, hand bells and concert band.You'll be treated to a wide variety of musical... Read more »
New York Philharmonic Performance Highlights MHS Trip
December 4, 2012 •
Filed under Performing Arts
Last week, 70 students from the four orchestra classes in grades 9-12 traveled to New York City to see a performance of the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center. After the amazing musical experience the students spent the afternoon in Times Square shopping, eating and seeing the sights – including... Read more »
“Anything Goes” Cast To be Announced This Week
November 21, 2012 •
Filed under Performing Arts
The Manchester High School Performing Arts Department is preparing for the Spring Musical, which is Cole Porter's "Anything Goes." Auditions started a week ago and the cast will be announced later this week.The curtain rises on "Anything Goes," Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 pm, and Friday & Saturday,... Read more »